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Add 2/25 and 35/14

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 2 7/14

2/25 + 35/14 is 129/50.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/350 + 875/350 = 28 + 875/350 = 903/350
  5. 903/350 simplified gives 129/50
  6. So, 2/25 + 35/14 = 129/50
    In mixed form: 229/50

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