Add 25/50 and 20/70
25/50 + 20/70 is 11/14.
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,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 100/350 = 175 + 100/350 = 275/350 - 275/350 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 25/50 + 20/70 = 11/14
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