Add 80/70 and 70/25
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 2 20/25
80/70 + 70/25 is 138/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 980/350 = 400 + 980/350 = 1380/350 - 1380/350 simplified gives 138/35
- So, 80/70 + 70/25 = 138/35
In mixed form: 333/35
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