Add 3/70 and 42/25, Solve 3/70 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 3/70 and 42/25

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

3/70 + 42/25 is 603/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
42/25 = 42 × 14/25 × 14 = 588/350
Add the two like fractions:
15/350 + 588/350 = 15 + 588/350 = 603/350
So, 3/70 + 42/25 = 603/350
In mixed form: 1253/350

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