Add 18/25 and 5/12
18/25 + 5/12 is 341/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
216/300 + 125/300 = 216 + 125/300 = 341/300 - So, 18/25 + 5/12 = 341/300
In mixed form: 141/300
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