Add 25/70 and 60/4
1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 15 0/4
25/70 + 60/4 is 215/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 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 4 × 35 = 140,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 2100/140 = 50 + 2100/140 = 2150/140 - 2150/140 simplified gives 215/14
- So, 25/70 + 60/4 = 215/14
In mixed form: 155/14
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