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Add 8/25 and 21/14

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 1 7/14

8/25 + 21/14 is 91/50.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    21/14 = 21 × 25/14 × 25 = 525/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/350 + 525/350 = 112 + 525/350 = 637/350
  5. 637/350 simplified gives 91/50
  6. So, 8/25 + 21/14 = 91/50
    In mixed form: 141/50

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