Add 2/25 and 80/70, Solve 2/25 + 1 10/70 as a fraction

Add 2/25 and 80/70

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 10/70

2/25 + 80/70 is 214/175.

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,
80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350
Add the two like fractions:
28/350 + 400/350 = 28 + 400/350 = 428/350
428/350 simplified gives 214/175
So, 2/25 + 80/70 = 214/175
In mixed form: 139/175

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