Add 35/70 and 14/25
35/70 + 14/25 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 196/350 = 175 + 196/350 = 371/350 - 371/350 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 35/70 + 14/25 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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