Add 25/8 and 3/70
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 3/70
25/8 + 3/70 is 887/280.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 4/70 × 4 = 12/280 - Add the two like fractions:
875/280 + 12/280 = 875 + 12/280 = 887/280 - So, 25/8 + 3/70 = 887/280
In mixed form: 347/280
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