Add 70/25 and 2/49
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2/49
70/25 + 2/49 is 696/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
70/25 = 70 × 49/25 × 49 = 3430/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
2/49 = 2 × 25/49 × 25 = 50/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1225 + 50/1225 = 3430 + 50/1225 = 3480/1225 - 3480/1225 simplified gives 696/245
- So, 70/25 + 2/49 = 696/245
In mixed form: 2206/245
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