Add 12/70 and 6/25
12/70 + 6/25 is 72/175.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 14/25 × 14 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 84/350 = 60 + 84/350 = 144/350 - 144/350 simplified gives 72/175
- So, 12/70 + 6/25 = 72/175
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