Add 25/20 and 70/7
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 10 0/7
25/20 + 70/7 is 45/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
70/7 = 70 × 20/7 × 20 = 1400/140 - Add the two like fractions:
175/140 + 1400/140 = 175 + 1400/140 = 1575/140 - 1575/140 simplified gives 45/4
- So, 25/20 + 70/7 = 45/4
In mixed form: 111/4
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