Add 70/12 and 21/25, Solve 5 10/12 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 21/25

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 21/25

70/12 + 21/25 is 1001/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
21/25 = 21 × 12/25 × 12 = 252/300
Add the two like fractions:
1750/300 + 252/300 = 1750 + 252/300 = 2002/300
2002/300 simplified gives 1001/150
So, 70/12 + 21/25 = 1001/150
In mixed form: 6101/150

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