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Add 49/25 and 2/14

1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 2/14

49/25 + 2/14 is 368/175.

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,
    49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/350 + 50/350 = 686 + 50/350 = 736/350
  5. 736/350 simplified gives 368/175
  6. So, 49/25 + 2/14 = 368/175
    In mixed form: 218/175

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