Add 12/25 and 14/7, Solve 12/25 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 12/25 and 14/7

1^st number: 12/25, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

12/25 + 14/7 is 62/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
14/7 = 14 × 25/7 × 25 = 350/175
Add the two like fractions:
84/175 + 350/175 = 84 + 350/175 = 434/175
434/175 simplified gives 62/25
So, 12/25 + 14/7 = 62/25
In mixed form: 212/25

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