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Add 7/14 and 84/25

1st number: 7/14, 2nd number: 3 9/25

7/14 + 84/25 is 193/50.

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,
    7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/350 + 1176/350 = 175 + 1176/350 = 1351/350
  5. 1351/350 simplified gives 193/50
  6. So, 7/14 + 84/25 = 193/50
    In mixed form: 343/50

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