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Add 14/84 and 80/25

1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 3 5/25

14/84 + 80/25 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    80/25 = 80 × 84/25 × 84 = 6720/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2100 + 6720/2100 = 350 + 6720/2100 = 7070/2100
  5. 7070/2100 simplified gives 101/30
  6. So, 14/84 + 80/25 = 101/30
    In mixed form: 311/30

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