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Add 21/14 and 30/25

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1 5/25

21/14 + 30/25 is 27/10.

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,
    30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/350 + 420/350 = 525 + 420/350 = 945/350
  5. 945/350 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 21/14 + 30/25 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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