Add 25/70 and 35/50
25/70 + 35/50 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
125/350 + 245/350 = 125 + 245/350 = 370/350 - 370/350 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 25/70 + 35/50 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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