Add 8/14 and 42/25
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 17/25
8/14 + 42/25 is 394/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 588/350 = 200 + 588/350 = 788/350 - 788/350 simplified gives 394/175
- So, 8/14 + 42/25 = 394/175
In mixed form: 244/175
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