Add 35/25 and 12/70
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/70
35/25 + 12/70 is 11/7.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Add the two like fractions:
490/350 + 60/350 = 490 + 60/350 = 550/350 - 550/350 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 35/25 + 12/70 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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