Add 35/12 and 25/75
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 25/75
35/12 + 25/75 is 13/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
875/300 + 100/300 = 875 + 100/300 = 975/300 - 975/300 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 35/12 + 25/75 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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