Add 70/25 and 54/70
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 54/70
70/25 + 54/70 is 25/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
54/70 = 54 × 5/70 × 5 = 270/350 - Add the two like fractions:
980/350 + 270/350 = 980 + 270/350 = 1250/350 - 1250/350 simplified gives 25/7
- So, 70/25 + 54/70 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7
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