Add 1/25 and 20/70
1/25 + 20/70 is 57/175.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
14/350 + 100/350 = 14 + 100/350 = 114/350 - 114/350 simplified gives 57/175
- So, 1/25 + 20/70 = 57/175
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