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Add 14/2 and 7/25

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

14/2 + 7/25 is 182/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    14/2 = 14 × 25/2 × 25 = 350/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/50 + 14/50 = 350 + 14/50 = 364/50
  5. 364/50 simplified gives 182/25
  6. So, 14/2 + 7/25 = 182/25
    In mixed form: 77/25

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