Add 1/2 and 25/70
1/2 + 25/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
1/2 = 1 × 35/2 × 35 = 35/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70 - Add the two like fractions:
35/70 + 25/70 = 35 + 25/70 = 60/70 - 60/70 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 1/2 + 25/70 = 6/7
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