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Add 16/14 and 49/25

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 1 24/25

16/14 + 49/25 is 543/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    16/14 = 16 × 25/14 × 25 = 400/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/350 + 686/350 = 400 + 686/350 = 1086/350
  5. 1086/350 simplified gives 543/175
  6. So, 16/14 + 49/25 = 543/175
    In mixed form: 318/175

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