Add 12/25 and 5/27
12/25 + 5/27 is 449/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
12/25 = 12 × 27/25 × 27 = 324/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Add the two like fractions:
324/675 + 125/675 = 324 + 125/675 = 449/675 - So, 12/25 + 5/27 = 449/675
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