Add 84/25 and 12/35
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 12/35
84/25 + 12/35 is 648/175.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 7/25 × 7 = 588/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175 - Add the two like fractions:
588/175 + 60/175 = 588 + 60/175 = 648/175 - So, 84/25 + 12/35 = 648/175
In mixed form: 3123/175
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