Add 25/9 and 40/70
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 40/70
25/9 + 40/70 is 211/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
25/9 = 25 × 70/9 × 70 = 1750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/630 + 360/630 = 1750 + 360/630 = 2110/630 - 2110/630 simplified gives 211/63
- So, 25/9 + 40/70 = 211/63
In mixed form: 322/63
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