Add 12/14 and 25/60
12/14 + 25/60 is 107/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
12/14 = 12 × 30/14 × 30 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 175/420 = 360 + 175/420 = 535/420 - 535/420 simplified gives 107/84
- So, 12/14 + 25/60 = 107/84
In mixed form: 123/84
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