Add 12/70 and 70/25
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 2 20/25
12/70 + 70/25 is 104/35.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 14/25 × 14 = 980/350 - Add the two like fractions:
60/350 + 980/350 = 60 + 980/350 = 1040/350 - 1040/350 simplified gives 104/35
- So, 12/70 + 70/25 = 104/35
In mixed form: 234/35
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