Add 2/12 and 25/35
2/12 + 25/35 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
25/35 = 25 × 12/35 × 12 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
70/420 + 300/420 = 70 + 300/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 2/12 + 25/35 = 37/42
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