Add 49/70 and 25/4
1st number: 49/70, 2nd number: 6 1/4
49/70 + 25/4 is 139/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 875/140 = 98 + 875/140 = 973/140 - 973/140 simplified gives 139/20
- So, 49/70 + 25/4 = 139/20
In mixed form: 619/20
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