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Add 25/70 and 90/8

1st number: 25/70, 2nd number: 11 2/8

25/70 + 90/8 is 325/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 3150/280 = 100 + 3150/280 = 3250/280
  5. 3250/280 simplified gives 325/28
  6. So, 25/70 + 90/8 = 325/28
    In mixed form: 1117/28

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