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Add 1/25 and 5/14

1/25 + 5/14 is 139/350.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/350 + 125/350 = 14 + 125/350 = 139/350
  5. So, 1/25 + 5/14 = 139/350

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