Add 3/14 and 42/25
1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 17/25
3/14 + 42/25 is 663/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/350 + 588/350 = 75 + 588/350 = 663/350 - So, 3/14 + 42/25 = 663/350
In mixed form: 1313/350
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