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Add 7/70 and 25/56

7/70 + 25/56 is 153/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    7/70 = 7 × 4/70 × 4 = 28/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/280 + 125/280 = 28 + 125/280 = 153/280
  5. So, 7/70 + 25/56 = 153/280

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