Add 24/25 and 12/70, Solve 24/25 + 12/70 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 12/70

24/25 + 12/70 is 198/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350
Add the two like fractions:
336/350 + 60/350 = 336 + 60/350 = 396/350
396/350 simplified gives 198/175
So, 24/25 + 12/70 = 198/175
In mixed form: 123/175

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