Add 70/25 and 10/28
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 10/28
70/25 + 10/28 is 221/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
70/25 = 70 × 28/25 × 28 = 1960/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/700 + 250/700 = 1960 + 250/700 = 2210/700 - 2210/700 simplified gives 221/70
- So, 70/25 + 10/28 = 221/70
In mixed form: 311/70
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