Add 8/25 and 15/70
8/25 + 15/70 is 187/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
8/25 = 8 × 14/25 × 14 = 112/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Add the two like fractions:
112/350 + 75/350 = 112 + 75/350 = 187/350 - So, 8/25 + 15/70 = 187/350
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