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Add 25/12 and 35/10

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 3 5/10

25/12 + 35/10 is 67/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 10 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    25/12 = 25 × 5/12 × 5 = 125/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    35/10 = 35 × 6/10 × 6 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/60 + 210/60 = 125 + 210/60 = 335/60
  5. 335/60 simplified gives 67/12
  6. So, 25/12 + 35/10 = 67/12
    In mixed form: 57/12

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