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Add 25/14 and 56/81

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 56/81

25/14 + 56/81 is 2809/1134.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    25/14 = 25 × 81/14 × 81 = 2025/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    56/81 = 56 × 14/81 × 14 = 784/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1134 + 784/1134 = 2025 + 784/1134 = 2809/1134
  5. So, 25/14 + 56/81 = 2809/1134
    In mixed form: 2541/1134

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