Add 70/28 and 24/25
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 24/25
70/28 + 24/25 is 173/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
70/28 = 70 × 25/28 × 25 = 1750/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
24/25 = 24 × 28/25 × 28 = 672/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/700 + 672/700 = 1750 + 672/700 = 2422/700 - 2422/700 simplified gives 173/50
- So, 70/28 + 24/25 = 173/50
In mixed form: 323/50
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