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Add 72/28 and 6/25

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 6/25

72/28 + 6/25 is 492/175.

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,
    72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    6/25 = 6 × 28/25 × 28 = 168/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/700 + 168/700 = 1800 + 168/700 = 1968/700
  5. 1968/700 simplified gives 492/175
  6. So, 72/28 + 6/25 = 492/175
    In mixed form: 2142/175

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