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Add 24/2 and 14/25

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 14/25

24/2 + 14/25 is 314/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    24/2 = 24 × 25/2 × 25 = 600/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    14/25 = 14 × 2/25 × 2 = 28/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/50 + 28/50 = 600 + 28/50 = 628/50
  5. 628/50 simplified gives 314/25
  6. So, 24/2 + 14/25 = 314/25
    In mixed form: 1214/25

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