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Add 25/2 and 3/14

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 3/14

25/2 + 3/14 is 89/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 14 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    25/2 = 25 × 7/2 × 7 = 175/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
    3/14 = 3 × 1/14 × 1 = 3/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/14 + 3/14 = 175 + 3/14 = 178/14
  5. 178/14 simplified gives 89/7
  6. So, 25/2 + 3/14 = 89/7
    In mixed form: 125/7

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