Add 25/70 and 20/28
25/70 + 20/28 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 100/140 = 50 + 100/140 = 150/140 - 150/140 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 25/70 + 20/28 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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