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Add 14/28 and 16/25

14/28 + 16/25 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    16/25 = 16 × 28/25 × 28 = 448/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/700 + 448/700 = 350 + 448/700 = 798/700
  5. 798/700 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 14/28 + 16/25 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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