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Add 14/25 and 15/18

14/25 + 15/18 is 209/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/450 + 375/450 = 252 + 375/450 = 627/450
  5. 627/450 simplified gives 209/150
  6. So, 14/25 + 15/18 = 209/150
    In mixed form: 159/150

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