Add 25/12 and 70/28, Solve 2 1/12 + 2 14/28 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 70/28

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

25/12 + 70/28 is 55/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
175/84 + 210/84 = 175 + 210/84 = 385/84
385/84 simplified gives 55/12
So, 25/12 + 70/28 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12

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