Add 8/25 and 35/70
8/25 + 35/70 is 41/50.
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,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
112/350 + 175/350 = 112 + 175/350 = 287/350 - 287/350 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 8/25 + 35/70 = 41/50
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