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Add 12/15 and 70/25

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 2 20/25

12/15 + 70/25 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    12/15 = 12 × 5/15 × 5 = 60/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    70/25 = 70 × 3/25 × 3 = 210/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/75 + 210/75 = 60 + 210/75 = 270/75
  5. 270/75 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 12/15 + 70/25 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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