Add 25/10 and 2/14, Solve 2 5/10 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 2/14

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 2/14

25/10 + 2/14 is 37/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 10/70 = 175 + 10/70 = 185/70
185/70 simplified gives 37/14
So, 25/10 + 2/14 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14

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