Add 12/70 and 28/25
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 1 3/25
12/70 + 28/25 is 226/175.
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,
28/25 = 28 × 14/25 × 14 = 392/350 - Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 392/350 = 60 + 392/350 = 452/350 - 452/350 simplified gives 226/175
- So, 12/70 + 28/25 = 226/175
In mixed form: 151/175
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