Add 25/8 and 10/70
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 10/70
25/8 + 10/70 is 183/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
10/70 = 10 × 4/70 × 4 = 40/280 - Add the two like fractions:
875/280 + 40/280 = 875 + 40/280 = 915/280 - 915/280 simplified gives 183/56
- So, 25/8 + 10/70 = 183/56
In mixed form: 315/56
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