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Add 70/40 and 7/25

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 7/25

70/40 + 7/25 is 203/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    70/40 = 70 × 5/40 × 5 = 350/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/200 + 56/200 = 350 + 56/200 = 406/200
  5. 406/200 simplified gives 203/100
  6. So, 70/40 + 7/25 = 203/100
    In mixed form: 23/100

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