Add 70/75 and 5/7
70/75 + 5/7 is 173/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
70/75 = 70 × 7/75 × 7 = 490/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525 - Add the two like fractions:
490/525 + 375/525 = 490 + 375/525 = 865/525 - 865/525 simplified gives 173/105
- So, 70/75 + 5/7 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105
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