Add 25/10 and 20/70, Solve 2 5/10 + 20/70 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 20/70

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 20/70

25/10 + 20/70 is 39/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70
Add the two like fractions:
175/70 + 20/70 = 175 + 20/70 = 195/70
195/70 simplified gives 39/14
So, 25/10 + 20/70 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14

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