Add 12/25 and 21/35
12/25 + 21/35 is 27/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175 - Add the two like fractions:
84/175 + 105/175 = 84 + 105/175 = 189/175 - 189/175 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 12/25 + 21/35 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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