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Add 70/12 and 7/25

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 7/25

70/12 + 7/25 is 917/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/300 + 84/300 = 1750 + 84/300 = 1834/300
  5. 1834/300 simplified gives 917/150
  6. So, 70/12 + 7/25 = 917/150
    In mixed form: 617/150

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