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Add 7/28 and 42/25

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 17/25

7/28 + 42/25 is 193/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/700 + 1176/700 = 175 + 1176/700 = 1351/700
  5. 1351/700 simplified gives 193/100
  6. So, 7/28 + 42/25 = 193/100
    In mixed form: 193/100

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