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Add 8/28 and 30/25

1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 1 5/25

8/28 + 30/25 is 52/35.

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,
    8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/700 + 840/700 = 200 + 840/700 = 1040/700
  5. 1040/700 simplified gives 52/35
  6. So, 8/28 + 30/25 = 52/35
    In mixed form: 117/35

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