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Add 3/70 and 45/25

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 20/25

3/70 + 45/25 is 129/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/350 + 630/350 = 15 + 630/350 = 645/350
  5. 645/350 simplified gives 129/70
  6. So, 3/70 + 45/25 = 129/70
    In mixed form: 159/70

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