Add 7/25 and 49/70
7/25 + 49/70 is 49/50.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 14/25 × 14 = 98/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
98/350 + 245/350 = 98 + 245/350 = 343/350 - 343/350 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 7/25 + 49/70 = 49/50
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