Add 70/80 and 8/25
70/80 + 8/25 is 239/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
70/80 = 70 × 5/80 × 5 = 350/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
8/25 = 8 × 16/25 × 16 = 128/400 - Add the two like fractions:
350/400 + 128/400 = 350 + 128/400 = 478/400 - 478/400 simplified gives 239/200
- So, 70/80 + 8/25 = 239/200
In mixed form: 139/200
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