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Add 18/25 and 28/14

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 2 0/14

18/25 + 28/14 is 68/25.

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,
    18/25 = 18 × 14/25 × 14 = 252/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    28/14 = 28 × 25/14 × 25 = 700/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/350 + 700/350 = 252 + 700/350 = 952/350
  5. 952/350 simplified gives 68/25
  6. So, 18/25 + 28/14 = 68/25
    In mixed form: 218/25

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