Add 25/8 and 14/70
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 14/70
25/8 + 14/70 is 133/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
875/280 + 56/280 = 875 + 56/280 = 931/280 - 931/280 simplified gives 133/40
- So, 25/8 + 14/70 = 133/40
In mixed form: 313/40
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