Add 5/70 and 8/25
5/70 + 8/25 is 137/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
25/350 + 112/350 = 25 + 112/350 = 137/350 - So, 5/70 + 8/25 = 137/350
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