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Add 20/14 and 25/8

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 3 1/8

20/14 + 25/8 is 255/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    20/14 = 20 × 4/14 × 4 = 80/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/56 + 175/56 = 80 + 175/56 = 255/56
  5. So, 20/14 + 25/8 = 255/56
    In mixed form: 431/56

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