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Add 25/30 and 1/14

25/30 + 1/14 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/210 + 15/210 = 175 + 15/210 = 190/210
  5. 190/210 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 25/30 + 1/14 = 19/21

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