Add 14/70 and 12/25
14/70 + 12/25 is 17/25.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 168/350 = 70 + 168/350 = 238/350 - 238/350 simplified gives 17/25
- So, 14/70 + 12/25 = 17/25
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