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Add 25/14 and 96/20

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 4 16/20

25/14 + 96/20 is 461/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
    25/14 = 25 × 10/14 × 10 = 250/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    96/20 = 96 × 7/20 × 7 = 672/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/140 + 672/140 = 250 + 672/140 = 922/140
  5. 922/140 simplified gives 461/70
  6. So, 25/14 + 96/20 = 461/70
    In mixed form: 641/70

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