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Add 25/14 and 50/16

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 3 2/16

25/14 + 50/16 is 275/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    25/14 = 25 × 8/14 × 8 = 200/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/112 + 350/112 = 200 + 350/112 = 550/112
  5. 550/112 simplified gives 275/56
  6. So, 25/14 + 50/16 = 275/56
    In mixed form: 451/56

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