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Add 20/14 and 60/25

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 2 10/25

20/14 + 60/25 is 134/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/350 + 840/350 = 500 + 840/350 = 1340/350
  5. 1340/350 simplified gives 134/35
  6. So, 20/14 + 60/25 = 134/35
    In mixed form: 329/35

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