Add 5/25 and 12/35
5/25 + 12/35 is 19/35.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 7/25 × 7 = 35/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175 - Add the two like fractions:
35/175 + 60/175 = 35 + 60/175 = 95/175 - 95/175 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 5/25 + 12/35 = 19/35
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