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Add 18/25 and 14/7

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 2 0/7

18/25 + 14/7 is 68/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    18/25 = 18 × 7/25 × 7 = 126/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    14/7 = 14 × 25/7 × 25 = 350/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/175 + 350/175 = 126 + 350/175 = 476/175
  5. 476/175 simplified gives 68/25
  6. So, 18/25 + 14/7 = 68/25
    In mixed form: 218/25

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