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Add 54/14 and 25/3

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 8 1/3

54/14 + 25/3 is 256/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    54/14 = 54 × 3/14 × 3 = 162/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/42 + 350/42 = 162 + 350/42 = 512/42
  5. 512/42 simplified gives 256/21
  6. So, 54/14 + 25/3 = 256/21
    In mixed form: 124/21

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