Add 2/70 and 60/25
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 2 10/25
2/70 + 60/25 is 17/7.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350 - Add the two like fractions:
10/350 + 840/350 = 10 + 840/350 = 850/350 - 850/350 simplified gives 17/7
- So, 2/70 + 60/25 = 17/7
In mixed form: 23/7
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