Add 14/25 and 20/70
14/25 + 20/70 is 148/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
196/350 + 100/350 = 196 + 100/350 = 296/350 - 296/350 simplified gives 148/175
- So, 14/25 + 20/70 = 148/175
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