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Add 25/16 and 1/14

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 1/14

25/16 + 1/14 is 183/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    1/14 = 1 × 8/14 × 8 = 8/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/112 + 8/112 = 175 + 8/112 = 183/112
  5. So, 25/16 + 1/14 = 183/112
    In mixed form: 171/112

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