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Add 14/18 and 25/70

14/18 + 25/70 is 143/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/630 + 225/630 = 490 + 225/630 = 715/630
  5. 715/630 simplified gives 143/126
  6. So, 14/18 + 25/70 = 143/126
    In mixed form: 117/126

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