Add 30/25 and 40/70
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 40/70
30/25 + 40/70 is 62/35.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
40/70 = 40 × 5/70 × 5 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 200/350 = 420 + 200/350 = 620/350 - 620/350 simplified gives 62/35
- So, 30/25 + 40/70 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35
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