Add 7/70 and 16/25
7/70 + 16/25 is 37/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
7/70 = 7 × 5/70 × 5 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350 - Add the two like fractions:
35/350 + 224/350 = 35 + 224/350 = 259/350 - 259/350 simplified gives 37/50
- So, 7/70 + 16/25 = 37/50
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