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Add 81/14 and 45/25

1st number: 5 11/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25

81/14 + 45/25 is 531/70.

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,
    81/14 = 81 × 25/14 × 25 = 2025/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/350 + 630/350 = 2025 + 630/350 = 2655/350
  5. 2655/350 simplified gives 531/70
  6. So, 81/14 + 45/25 = 531/70
    In mixed form: 741/70

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