Add 2/25 and 18/70
2/25 + 18/70 is 59/175.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
18/70 = 18 × 5/70 × 5 = 90/350 - Add the two like fractions:
28/350 + 90/350 = 28 + 90/350 = 118/350 - 118/350 simplified gives 59/175
- So, 2/25 + 18/70 = 59/175
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