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Add 70/25 and 7/84

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 7/84

70/25 + 7/84 is 173/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    70/25 = 70 × 84/25 × 84 = 5880/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    7/84 = 7 × 25/84 × 25 = 175/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5880/2100 + 175/2100 = 5880 + 175/2100 = 6055/2100
  5. 6055/2100 simplified gives 173/60
  6. So, 70/25 + 7/84 = 173/60
    In mixed form: 253/60

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