Add 70/25 and 28/6
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4 4/6
70/25 + 28/6 is 112/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
70/25 = 70 × 6/25 × 6 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 700/150 = 420 + 700/150 = 1120/150 - 1120/150 simplified gives 112/15
- So, 70/25 + 28/6 = 112/15
In mixed form: 77/15
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