Add 25/35 and 12/14
25/35 + 12/14 is 11/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 60/70 = 50 + 60/70 = 110/70 - 110/70 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 25/35 + 12/14 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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