Add 70/60 and 7/25
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 7/25
70/60 + 7/25 is 217/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 84/300 = 350 + 84/300 = 434/300 - 434/300 simplified gives 217/150
- So, 70/60 + 7/25 = 217/150
In mixed form: 167/150
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