Add 15/70 and 20/25
15/70 + 20/25 is 71/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
20/25 = 20 × 14/25 × 14 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/350 + 280/350 = 75 + 280/350 = 355/350 - 355/350 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 15/70 + 20/25 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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