Add 25/14 and 12/3, Solve 1 11/14 + 4 0/3 as a fraction

Add 25/14 and 12/3

1^st number: 1 11/14, 2^nd number: 4 0/3

25/14 + 12/3 is 81/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
25/14 = 25 × 3/14 × 3 = 75/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
12/3 = 12 × 14/3 × 14 = 168/42
Add the two like fractions:
75/42 + 168/42 = 75 + 168/42 = 243/42
243/42 simplified gives 81/14
So, 25/14 + 12/3 = 81/14
In mixed form: 511/14

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