Add 81/25 and 12/35
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 12/35
81/25 + 12/35 is 627/175.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 7/25 × 7 = 567/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175 - Add the two like fractions:
567/175 + 60/175 = 567 + 60/175 = 627/175 - So, 81/25 + 12/35 = 627/175
In mixed form: 3102/175
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