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Add 14/70 and 4/25

14/70 + 4/25 is 9/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/350 + 56/350 = 70 + 56/350 = 126/350
  5. 126/350 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 14/70 + 4/25 = 9/25

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