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Add 49/14 and 10/25

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 10/25

49/14 + 10/25 is 39/10.

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,
    49/14 = 49 × 25/14 × 25 = 1225/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/350 + 140/350 = 1225 + 140/350 = 1365/350
  5. 1365/350 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 49/14 + 10/25 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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