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Add 25/10 and 3/14

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 3/14

25/10 + 3/14 is 19/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/70 + 15/70 = 175 + 15/70 = 190/70
  5. 190/70 simplified gives 19/7
  6. So, 25/10 + 3/14 = 19/7
    In mixed form: 25/7

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