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Add 14/25 and 50/70

14/25 + 50/70 is 223/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/350 + 250/350 = 196 + 250/350 = 446/350
  5. 446/350 simplified gives 223/175
  6. So, 14/25 + 50/70 = 223/175
    In mixed form: 148/175

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