Add 7/8 and 25/70
7/8 + 25/70 is 69/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
25/70 = 25 × 4/70 × 4 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 100/280 = 245 + 100/280 = 345/280 - 345/280 simplified gives 69/56
- So, 7/8 + 25/70 = 69/56
In mixed form: 113/56
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