Add 70/9 and 5/25
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 5/25
70/9 + 5/25 is 359/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/225 + 45/225 = 1750 + 45/225 = 1795/225 - 1795/225 simplified gives 359/45
- So, 70/9 + 5/25 = 359/45
In mixed form: 744/45
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