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Add 8/14 and 49/25

1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 24/25

8/14 + 49/25 is 443/175.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    49/25 = 49 × 14/25 × 14 = 686/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/350 + 686/350 = 200 + 686/350 = 886/350
  5. 886/350 simplified gives 443/175
  6. So, 8/14 + 49/25 = 443/175
    In mixed form: 293/175

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