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Add 27/25 and 14/70

1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 14/70

27/25 + 14/70 is 32/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    27/25 = 27 × 14/25 × 14 = 378/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/350 + 70/350 = 378 + 70/350 = 448/350
  5. 448/350 simplified gives 32/25
  6. So, 27/25 + 14/70 = 32/25
    In mixed form: 17/25

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