Add 27/25 and 14/70
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 14/70
27/25 + 14/70 is 32/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
27/25 = 27 × 14/25 × 14 = 378/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
378/350 + 70/350 = 378 + 70/350 = 448/350 - 448/350 simplified gives 32/25
- So, 27/25 + 14/70 = 32/25
In mixed form: 17/25
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