Add 12/24 and 25/70
12/24 + 25/70 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
25/70 = 25 × 12/70 × 12 = 300/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 300/840 = 420 + 300/840 = 720/840 - 720/840 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 12/24 + 25/70 = 6/7
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