Add 25/70 and 60/90
25/70 + 60/90 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
225/630 + 420/630 = 225 + 420/630 = 645/630 - 645/630 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 25/70 + 60/90 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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