Add 3/25 and 12/70
3/25 + 12/70 is 51/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 60/350 = 42 + 60/350 = 102/350 - 102/350 simplified gives 51/175
- So, 3/25 + 12/70 = 51/175
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