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Add 1/14 and 25/35

1/14 + 25/35 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/70 + 50/70 = 5 + 50/70 = 55/70
  5. 55/70 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 1/14 + 25/35 = 11/14

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