Add 3/25 and 14/7, Solve 3/25 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 3/25 and 14/7

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

3/25 + 14/7 is 53/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
3/25 = 3 × 7/25 × 7 = 21/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
14/7 = 14 × 25/7 × 25 = 350/175
Add the two like fractions:
21/175 + 350/175 = 21 + 350/175 = 371/175
371/175 simplified gives 53/25
So, 3/25 + 14/7 = 53/25
In mixed form: 23/25

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