Add 70/25 and 2/40
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2/40
70/25 + 2/40 is 57/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
70/25 = 70 × 8/25 × 8 = 560/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Add the two like fractions:
560/200 + 10/200 = 560 + 10/200 = 570/200 - 570/200 simplified gives 57/20
- So, 70/25 + 2/40 = 57/20
In mixed form: 217/20
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