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Add 45/14 and 20/25

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 20/25

45/14 + 20/25 is 281/70.

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,
    45/14 = 45 × 25/14 × 25 = 1125/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/350 + 280/350 = 1125 + 280/350 = 1405/350
  5. 1405/350 simplified gives 281/70
  6. So, 45/14 + 20/25 = 281/70
    In mixed form: 41/70

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