Add 72/70 and 4/25, Solve 1 2/70 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 72/70 and 4/25

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 4/25

72/70 + 4/25 is 208/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
72/70 = 72 × 5/70 × 5 = 360/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
4/25 = 4 × 14/25 × 14 = 56/350
Add the two like fractions:
360/350 + 56/350 = 360 + 56/350 = 416/350
416/350 simplified gives 208/175
So, 72/70 + 4/25 = 208/175
In mixed form: 133/175

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