Add 35/25 and 4/12
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 4/12
35/25 + 4/12 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
35/25 = 35 × 12/25 × 12 = 420/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
420/300 + 100/300 = 420 + 100/300 = 520/300 - 520/300 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 35/25 + 4/12 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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