Add 70/20 and 16/25
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 16/25
70/20 + 16/25 is 207/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
70/20 = 70 × 5/20 × 5 = 350/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
16/25 = 16 × 4/25 × 4 = 64/100 - Add the two like fractions:
350/100 + 64/100 = 350 + 64/100 = 414/100 - 414/100 simplified gives 207/50
- So, 70/20 + 16/25 = 207/50
In mixed form: 47/50
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