Add 70/84 and 15/25
70/84 + 15/25 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
15/25 = 15 × 84/25 × 84 = 1260/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2100 + 1260/2100 = 1750 + 1260/2100 = 3010/2100 - 3010/2100 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 70/84 + 15/25 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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