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Add 25/14 and 6/7

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 6/7

25/14 + 6/7 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
    25/14 = 25 × 1/14 × 1 = 25/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    6/7 = 6 × 2/7 × 2 = 12/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/14 + 12/14 = 25 + 12/14 = 37/14
  5. So, 25/14 + 6/7 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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