Add 35/70 and 12/25
35/70 + 12/25 is 49/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 168/350 = 175 + 168/350 = 343/350 - 343/350 simplified gives 49/50
- So, 35/70 + 12/25 = 49/50
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