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Add 25/14 and 24/15

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 1 9/15

25/14 + 24/15 is 237/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    25/14 = 25 × 15/14 × 15 = 375/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/210 + 336/210 = 375 + 336/210 = 711/210
  5. 711/210 simplified gives 237/70
  6. So, 25/14 + 24/15 = 237/70
    In mixed form: 327/70

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