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Add 3/25 and 63/14

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 4 7/14

3/25 + 63/14 is 231/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/350 + 1575/350 = 42 + 1575/350 = 1617/350
  5. 1617/350 simplified gives 231/50
  6. So, 3/25 + 63/14 = 231/50
    In mixed form: 431/50

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