Add 27/25 and 28/70
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 28/70
27/25 + 28/70 is 37/25.
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,
28/70 = 28 × 5/70 × 5 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
378/350 + 140/350 = 378 + 140/350 = 518/350 - 518/350 simplified gives 37/25
- So, 27/25 + 28/70 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25
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