Add 10/70 and 50/25
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 2 0/25
10/70 + 50/25 is 15/7.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/350 + 700/350 = 50 + 700/350 = 750/350 - 750/350 simplified gives 15/7
- So, 10/70 + 50/25 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7
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