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Add 12/25 and 6/35

12/25 + 6/35 is 114/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/175 + 30/175 = 84 + 30/175 = 114/175
  5. So, 12/25 + 6/35 = 114/175

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