Add 7/25 and 40/70
7/25 + 40/70 is 149/175.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
40/70 = 40 × 5/70 × 5 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
98/350 + 200/350 = 98 + 200/350 = 298/350 - 298/350 simplified gives 149/175
- So, 7/25 + 40/70 = 149/175
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