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Add 40/14 and 50/25

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 2 0/25

40/14 + 50/25 is 34/7.

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,
    40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/350 + 700/350 = 1000 + 700/350 = 1700/350
  5. 1700/350 simplified gives 34/7
  6. So, 40/14 + 50/25 = 34/7
    In mixed form: 46/7

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