Add 5/25 and 1/35
5/25 + 1/35 is 8/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
1/35 = 1 × 5/35 × 5 = 5/175 - Add the two like fractions:
35/175 + 5/175 = 35 + 5/175 = 40/175 - 40/175 simplified gives 8/35
- So, 5/25 + 1/35 = 8/35
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