Add 3/25 and 75/70
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 1 5/70
3/25 + 75/70 is 417/350.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
75/70 = 75 × 5/70 × 5 = 375/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 375/350 = 42 + 375/350 = 417/350 - So, 3/25 + 75/70 = 417/350
In mixed form: 167/350
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