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Add 14/6 and 36/25

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 11/25

14/6 + 36/25 is 283/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/150 + 216/150 = 350 + 216/150 = 566/150
  5. 566/150 simplified gives 283/75
  6. So, 14/6 + 36/25 = 283/75
    In mixed form: 358/75

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