Add 84/25 and 2/70
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 2/70
84/25 + 2/70 is 593/175.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 14/25 × 14 = 1176/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/350 + 10/350 = 1176 + 10/350 = 1186/350 - 1186/350 simplified gives 593/175
- So, 84/25 + 2/70 = 593/175
In mixed form: 368/175
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