Add 42/8 and 25/70
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 25/70
42/8 + 25/70 is 157/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
42/8 = 42 × 35/8 × 35 = 1470/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/280 + 100/280 = 1470 + 100/280 = 1570/280 - 1570/280 simplified gives 157/28
- So, 42/8 + 25/70 = 157/28
In mixed form: 517/28
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