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Add 84/14 and 20/25

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 20/25

84/14 + 20/25 is 34/5.

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,
    84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/350 + 280/350 = 2100 + 280/350 = 2380/350
  5. 2380/350 simplified gives 34/5
  6. So, 84/14 + 20/25 = 34/5
    In mixed form: 64/5

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