Add 70/25 and 8/6
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1 2/6
70/25 + 8/6 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 200/150 = 420 + 200/150 = 620/150 - 620/150 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 70/25 + 8/6 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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