Add 12/4 and 25/70
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 25/70
12/4 + 25/70 is 47/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
12/4 = 12 × 35/4 × 35 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 50/140 = 420 + 50/140 = 470/140 - 470/140 simplified gives 47/14
- So, 12/4 + 25/70 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14
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