Add 1/70 and 50/25
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 2 0/25
1/70 + 50/25 is 141/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Add the two like fractions:
5/350 + 700/350 = 5 + 700/350 = 705/350 - 705/350 simplified gives 141/70
- So, 1/70 + 50/25 = 141/70
In mixed form: 21/70
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