Add 12/25 and 8/18
12/25 + 8/18 is 208/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 200/450 = 216 + 200/450 = 416/450 - 416/450 simplified gives 208/225
- So, 12/25 + 8/18 = 208/225
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/25+8/18 12/25+16/18 12/50+8/18 12/25+8/36 36/25+8/18 12/25+24/18 12/75+8/18 12/25+8/54 60/25+8/18 12/25+40/18 12/25+8/90 84/25+8/18 12/25+56/18