Add 70/25 and 4/32
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 4/32
70/25 + 4/32 is 117/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
70/25 = 70 × 32/25 × 32 = 2240/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/800 + 100/800 = 2240 + 100/800 = 2340/800 - 2340/800 simplified gives 117/40
- So, 70/25 + 4/32 = 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40
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