Add 24/25 and 8/70
24/25 + 8/70 is 188/175.
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,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350 - Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 40/350 = 336 + 40/350 = 376/350 - 376/350 simplified gives 188/175
- So, 24/25 + 8/70 = 188/175
In mixed form: 113/175
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