Add 25/70 and 60/12, Solve 25/70 + 5 0/12 as a fraction

Add 25/70 and 60/12

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/70 + 60/12 is 75/14.

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,
60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
Add the two like fractions:
150/420 + 2100/420 = 150 + 2100/420 = 2250/420
2250/420 simplified gives 75/14
So, 25/70 + 60/12 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14

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