Add 25/21 and 18/14, Solve 1 4/21 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 18/14

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

25/21 + 18/14 is 52/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
25/21 = 25 × 2/21 × 2 = 50/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
18/14 = 18 × 3/14 × 3 = 54/42
Add the two like fractions:
50/42 + 54/42 = 50 + 54/42 = 104/42
104/42 simplified gives 52/21
So, 25/21 + 18/14 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21

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