Add 25/3 and 45/70
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 45/70
25/3 + 45/70 is 377/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
25/3 = 25 × 70/3 × 70 = 1750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/210 + 135/210 = 1750 + 135/210 = 1885/210 - 1885/210 simplified gives 377/42
- So, 25/3 + 45/70 = 377/42
In mixed form: 841/42
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