Add 12/25 and 36/70
12/25 + 36/70 is 174/175.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Add the two like fractions:
168/350 + 180/350 = 168 + 180/350 = 348/350 - 348/350 simplified gives 174/175
- So, 12/25 + 36/70 = 174/175
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