Add 25/32 and 42/70
25/32 + 42/70 is 221/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
25/32 = 25 × 35/32 × 35 = 875/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
42/70 = 42 × 16/70 × 16 = 672/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
875/1120 + 672/1120 = 875 + 672/1120 = 1547/1120 - 1547/1120 simplified gives 221/160
- So, 25/32 + 42/70 = 221/160
In mixed form: 161/160
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