Add 25/70 and 10/8
1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 1 2/8
25/70 + 10/8 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 350/280 = 100 + 350/280 = 450/280 - 450/280 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 25/70 + 10/8 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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