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Add 25/12 and 1/70

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 1/70

25/12 + 1/70 is 881/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    25/12 = 25 × 35/12 × 35 = 875/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/420 + 6/420 = 875 + 6/420 = 881/420
  5. So, 25/12 + 1/70 = 881/420
    In mixed form: 241/420

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