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Add 2/25 and 84/7

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 12 0/7

2/25 + 84/7 is 302/25.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    84/7 = 84 × 25/7 × 25 = 2100/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/175 + 2100/175 = 14 + 2100/175 = 2114/175
  5. 2114/175 simplified gives 302/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 84/7 = 302/25
    In mixed form: 122/25

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