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Add 4/25 and 16/14

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

4/25 + 16/14 is 228/175.

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,
    4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    16/14 = 16 × 25/14 × 25 = 400/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/350 + 400/350 = 56 + 400/350 = 456/350
  5. 456/350 simplified gives 228/175
  6. So, 4/25 + 16/14 = 228/175
    In mixed form: 153/175

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