Add 12/25 and 5/35
12/25 + 5/35 is 109/175.
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,
5/35 = 5 × 5/35 × 5 = 25/175 - Add the two like fractions:
84/175 + 25/175 = 84 + 25/175 = 109/175 - So, 12/25 + 5/35 = 109/175
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