Add 25/70 and 30/12, Solve 25/70 + 2 6/12 as a fraction

Add 25/70 and 30/12

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

25/70 + 30/12 is 20/7.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420
Add the two like fractions:
150/420 + 1050/420 = 150 + 1050/420 = 1200/420
1200/420 simplified gives 20/7
So, 25/70 + 30/12 = 20/7
In mixed form: 26/7

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