Add 25/15 and 10/70
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 10/70
25/15 + 10/70 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 30/210 = 350 + 30/210 = 380/210 - 380/210 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 25/15 + 10/70 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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