Add 2/4 and 25/35
2/4 + 25/35 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 100/140 = 70 + 100/140 = 170/140 - 170/140 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 2/4 + 25/35 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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