Add 60/14 and 70/25
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 2 20/25
60/14 + 70/25 is 248/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
60/14 = 60 × 25/14 × 25 = 1500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/350 + 980/350 = 1500 + 980/350 = 2480/350 - 2480/350 simplified gives 248/35
- So, 60/14 + 70/25 = 248/35
In mixed form: 73/35
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