Add 40/25 and 60/70
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 60/70
40/25 + 60/70 is 86/35.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
560/350 + 300/350 = 560 + 300/350 = 860/350 - 860/350 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 40/25 + 60/70 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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