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Add 3/14 and 80/25

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 3 5/25

3/14 + 80/25 is 239/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    80/25 = 80 × 14/25 × 14 = 1120/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/350 + 1120/350 = 75 + 1120/350 = 1195/350
  5. 1195/350 simplified gives 239/70
  6. So, 3/14 + 80/25 = 239/70
    In mixed form: 329/70

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