Add 70/25 and 8/9
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 8/9
70/25 + 8/9 is 166/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225 - Add the two like fractions:
630/225 + 200/225 = 630 + 200/225 = 830/225 - 830/225 simplified gives 166/45
- So, 70/25 + 8/9 = 166/45
In mixed form: 331/45
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