Add 70/28 and 9/25
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 9/25
70/28 + 9/25 is 143/50.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 28/25 × 28 = 252/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/700 + 252/700 = 1750 + 252/700 = 2002/700 - 2002/700 simplified gives 143/50
- So, 70/28 + 9/25 = 143/50
In mixed form: 243/50
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