Add 70/30 and 1/25
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1/25
70/30 + 1/25 is 178/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 6/150 = 350 + 6/150 = 356/150 - 356/150 simplified gives 178/75
- So, 70/30 + 1/25 = 178/75
In mixed form: 228/75
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