Add 10/25 and 45/70
10/25 + 45/70 is 73/70.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 14/25 × 14 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
45/70 = 45 × 5/70 × 5 = 225/350 - Add the two like fractions:
140/350 + 225/350 = 140 + 225/350 = 365/350 - 365/350 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 10/25 + 45/70 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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