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Add 84/28 and 8/25

1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 8/25

84/28 + 8/25 is 83/25.

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,
    84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    8/25 = 8 × 28/25 × 28 = 224/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/700 + 224/700 = 2100 + 224/700 = 2324/700
  5. 2324/700 simplified gives 83/25
  6. So, 84/28 + 8/25 = 83/25
    In mixed form: 38/25

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