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Add 15/25 and 10/14

15/25 + 10/14 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/350 + 250/350 = 210 + 250/350 = 460/350
  5. 460/350 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 15/25 + 10/14 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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