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Add 12/14 and 21/25

12/14 + 21/25 is 297/175.

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,
    12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    21/25 = 21 × 14/25 × 14 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/350 + 294/350 = 300 + 294/350 = 594/350
  5. 594/350 simplified gives 297/175
  6. So, 12/14 + 21/25 = 297/175
    In mixed form: 1122/175

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