Add 28/25 and 8/70
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 8/70
28/25 + 8/70 is 216/175.
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,
28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350 - Add the two like fractions:
392/350 + 40/350 = 392 + 40/350 = 432/350 - 432/350 simplified gives 216/175
- So, 28/25 + 8/70 = 216/175
In mixed form: 141/175
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