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

Add 25/10 and 5/14

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

25/10 + 5/14 is 20/7.

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,
5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70
Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 25/70 = 175 + 25/70 = 200/70
200/70 simplified gives 20/7
So, 25/10 + 5/14 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7

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