Add 16/14 and 2/25, Solve 1 2/14 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 16/14 and 2/25

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 2/25

16/14 + 2/25 is 214/175.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
16/14 = 16 × 25/14 × 25 = 400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350
Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 28/350 = 400 + 28/350 = 428/350
428/350 simplified gives 214/175
So, 16/14 + 2/25 = 214/175
In mixed form: 139/175

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