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Add 14/28 and 24/25

14/28 + 24/25 is 73/50.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 28/25 × 28 = 672/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/700 + 672/700 = 350 + 672/700 = 1022/700
  5. 1022/700 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 14/28 + 24/25 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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