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Add 3/14 and 21/25

3/14 + 21/25 is 369/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    21/25 = 21 × 14/25 × 14 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/350 + 294/350 = 75 + 294/350 = 369/350
  5. So, 3/14 + 21/25 = 369/350
    In mixed form: 119/350

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