Add 15/70 and 70/25
1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 2 20/25
15/70 + 70/25 is 211/70.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/350 + 980/350 = 75 + 980/350 = 1055/350 - 1055/350 simplified gives 211/70
- So, 15/70 + 70/25 = 211/70
In mixed form: 31/70
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