Add 70/25 and 1/84
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1/84
70/25 + 1/84 is 1181/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
70/25 = 70 × 84/25 × 84 = 5880/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/2100 + 25/2100 = 5880 + 25/2100 = 5905/2100 - 5905/2100 simplified gives 1181/420
- So, 70/25 + 1/84 = 1181/420
In mixed form: 2341/420
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