Add 2/12 and 5/25
2/12 + 5/25 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 60/300 = 50 + 60/300 = 110/300 - 110/300 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 2/12 + 5/25 = 11/30
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