Add 56/70 and 25/4, Solve 56/70 + 6 1/4 as a fraction

Add 56/70 and 25/4

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

56/70 + 25/4 is 141/20.

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,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 875/140 = 112 + 875/140 = 987/140
987/140 simplified gives 141/20
So, 56/70 + 25/4 = 141/20
In mixed form: 71/20

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