Add 12/25 and 3/8
12/25 + 3/8 is 171/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Add the two like fractions:
96/200 + 75/200 = 96 + 75/200 = 171/200 - So, 12/25 + 3/8 = 171/200
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