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Add 4/25 and 72/70

1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 1 2/70

4/25 + 72/70 is 208/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    72/70 = 72 × 5/70 × 5 = 360/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/350 + 360/350 = 56 + 360/350 = 416/350
  5. 416/350 simplified gives 208/175
  6. So, 4/25 + 72/70 = 208/175
    In mixed form: 133/175

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