Add 25/70 and 20/3, Solve 25/70 + 6 2/3 as a fraction

Add 25/70 and 20/3

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/3

25/70 + 20/3 is 295/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
20/3 = 20 × 70/3 × 70 = 1400/210
Add the two like fractions:
75/210 + 1400/210 = 75 + 1400/210 = 1475/210
1475/210 simplified gives 295/42
So, 25/70 + 20/3 = 295/42
In mixed form: 71/42

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