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Add 14/25 and 36/64

14/25 + 36/64 is 449/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
    14/25 = 14 × 64/25 × 64 = 896/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    36/64 = 36 × 25/64 × 25 = 900/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/1600 + 900/1600 = 896 + 900/1600 = 1796/1600
  5. 1796/1600 simplified gives 449/400
  6. So, 14/25 + 36/64 = 449/400
    In mixed form: 149/400

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