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Add 25/14 and 25/18

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 1 7/18

25/14 + 25/18 is 200/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    25/14 = 25 × 9/14 × 9 = 225/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    25/18 = 25 × 7/18 × 7 = 175/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/126 + 175/126 = 225 + 175/126 = 400/126
  5. 400/126 simplified gives 200/63
  6. So, 25/14 + 25/18 = 200/63
    In mixed form: 311/63

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