Add 12/70 and 1/25
12/70 + 1/25 is 37/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 14/350 = 60 + 14/350 = 74/350 - 74/350 simplified gives 37/175
- So, 12/70 + 1/25 = 37/175
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