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Add 70/25 and 75/14

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 5 5/14

70/25 + 75/14 is 571/70.

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,
    70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    75/14 = 75 × 25/14 × 25 = 1875/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/350 + 1875/350 = 980 + 1875/350 = 2855/350
  5. 2855/350 simplified gives 571/70
  6. So, 70/25 + 75/14 = 571/70
    In mixed form: 811/70

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