Add 25/50 and 1/70
25/50 + 1/70 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 5/350 = 175 + 5/350 = 180/350 - 180/350 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 25/50 + 1/70 = 18/35
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