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Add 21/14 and 16/25

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 16/25

21/14 + 16/25 is 107/50.

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,
    21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/350 + 224/350 = 525 + 224/350 = 749/350
  5. 749/350 simplified gives 107/50
  6. So, 21/14 + 16/25 = 107/50
    In mixed form: 27/50

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