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Add 8/25 and 1/28

8/25 + 1/28 is 249/700.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 28/25 × 28 = 224/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/700 + 25/700 = 224 + 25/700 = 249/700
  5. So, 8/25 + 1/28 = 249/700

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