Add 12/18 and 8/25
12/18 + 8/25 is 74/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 144/450 = 300 + 144/450 = 444/450 - 444/450 simplified gives 74/75
- So, 12/18 + 8/25 = 74/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/18+8/25 12/18+16/25 12/36+8/25 12/18+8/50 36/18+8/25 12/18+24/25 12/54+8/25 12/18+8/75 60/18+8/25 12/18+40/25 12/90+8/25 84/18+8/25 12/18+56/25