Add 1/25 and 70/9
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 7 7/9
1/25 + 70/9 is 1759/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 1750/225 = 9 + 1750/225 = 1759/225 - So, 1/25 + 70/9 = 1759/225
In mixed form: 7184/225
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