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Add 14/25 and 12/35

14/25 + 12/35 is 158/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    14/25 = 14 × 7/25 × 7 = 98/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/175 + 60/175 = 98 + 60/175 = 158/175
  5. So, 14/25 + 12/35 = 158/175

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