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Add 25/14 and 6/15

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 6/15

25/14 + 6/15 is 153/70.

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,
    6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/210 + 84/210 = 375 + 84/210 = 459/210
  5. 459/210 simplified gives 153/70
  6. So, 25/14 + 6/15 = 153/70
    In mixed form: 213/70

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