Add 70/30 and 8/25
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 8/25
70/30 + 8/25 is 199/75.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 48/150 = 350 + 48/150 = 398/150 - 398/150 simplified gives 199/75
- So, 70/30 + 8/25 = 199/75
In mixed form: 249/75
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