Add 70/25 and 60/30
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 0/30
70/25 + 60/30 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 300/150 = 420 + 300/150 = 720/150 - 720/150 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 70/25 + 60/30 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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