Add 8/70 and 25/20
1st number: 8/70, 2nd number: 1 5/20
8/70 + 25/20 is 191/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
25/20 = 25 × 7/20 × 7 = 175/140 - Add the two like fractions:
16/140 + 175/140 = 16 + 175/140 = 191/140 - So, 8/70 + 25/20 = 191/140
In mixed form: 151/140
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