Add 2/25 and 63/70
2/25 + 63/70 is 49/50.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 5/70 × 5 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
28/350 + 315/350 = 28 + 315/350 = 343/350 - 343/350 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 2/25 + 63/70 = 49/50
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