Add 25/70 and 10/12
25/70 + 10/12 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
25/70 = 25 × 6/70 × 6 = 150/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
150/420 + 350/420 = 150 + 350/420 = 500/420 - 500/420 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 25/70 + 10/12 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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