Add 54/25 and 20/70
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 20/70
54/25 + 20/70 is 428/175.
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,
54/25 = 54 × 14/25 × 14 = 756/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
756/350 + 100/350 = 756 + 100/350 = 856/350 - 856/350 simplified gives 428/175
- So, 54/25 + 20/70 = 428/175
In mixed form: 278/175
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