Add 25/35 and 12/36
25/35 + 12/36 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
25/35 = 25 × 36/35 × 36 = 900/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1260 + 420/1260 = 900 + 420/1260 = 1320/1260 - 1320/1260 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 25/35 + 12/36 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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