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Add 2/25 and 27/12

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 2 3/12

2/25 + 27/12 is 233/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/300 + 675/300 = 24 + 675/300 = 699/300
  5. 699/300 simplified gives 233/100
  6. So, 2/25 + 27/12 = 233/100
    In mixed form: 233/100

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