Add 25/8 and 21/70
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 21/70
25/8 + 21/70 is 137/40.
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,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
875/280 + 84/280 = 875 + 84/280 = 959/280 - 959/280 simplified gives 137/40
- So, 25/8 + 21/70 = 137/40
In mixed form: 317/40
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