Add 30/25 and 12/35
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 12/35
30/25 + 12/35 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175 - Add the two like fractions:
210/175 + 60/175 = 210 + 60/175 = 270/175 - 270/175 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 30/25 + 12/35 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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