Add 70/25 and 75/28
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 19/28
70/25 + 75/28 is 767/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
70/25 = 70 × 28/25 × 28 = 1960/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
75/28 = 75 × 25/28 × 25 = 1875/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/700 + 1875/700 = 1960 + 1875/700 = 3835/700 - 3835/700 simplified gives 767/140
- So, 70/25 + 75/28 = 767/140
In mixed form: 567/140
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