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Add 72/25 and 1/28

1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 1/28

72/25 + 1/28 is 2041/700.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    72/25 = 72 × 28/25 × 28 = 2016/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/700 + 25/700 = 2016 + 25/700 = 2041/700
  5. So, 72/25 + 1/28 = 2041/700
    In mixed form: 2641/700

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