Add 70/25 and 2/35, Solve 2 20/25 + 2/35 as a fraction

Add 70/25 and 2/35

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 2/35

70/25 + 2/35 is 20/7.

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,
70/25 = 70 × 7/25 × 7 = 490/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
2/35 = 2 × 5/35 × 5 = 10/175
Add the two like fractions:
490/175 + 10/175 = 490 + 10/175 = 500/175
500/175 simplified gives 20/7
So, 70/25 + 2/35 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7

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