Add 70/25 and 75/35
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 5/35
70/25 + 75/35 is 173/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
70/25 = 70 × 7/25 × 7 = 490/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
75/35 = 75 × 5/35 × 5 = 375/175 - Add the two like fractions:
490/175 + 375/175 = 490 + 375/175 = 865/175 - 865/175 simplified gives 173/35
- So, 70/25 + 75/35 = 173/35
In mixed form: 433/35
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