Add 12/70 and 25/16
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 1 9/16
12/70 + 25/16 is 971/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
12/70 = 12 × 8/70 × 8 = 96/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560 - Add the two like fractions:
96/560 + 875/560 = 96 + 875/560 = 971/560 - So, 12/70 + 25/16 = 971/560
In mixed form: 1411/560
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