Add 25/2 and 35/3
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 11 2/3
25/2 + 35/3 is 145/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
25/2 = 25 × 3/2 × 3 = 75/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
35/3 = 35 × 2/3 × 2 = 70/6 - Add the two like fractions:
75/6 + 70/6 = 75 + 70/6 = 145/6 - So, 25/2 + 35/3 = 145/6
In mixed form: 241/6
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