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Add 3/12 and 42/25

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 1 17/25

3/12 + 42/25 is 193/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/300 + 504/300 = 75 + 504/300 = 579/300
  5. 579/300 simplified gives 193/100
  6. So, 3/12 + 42/25 = 193/100
    In mixed form: 193/100

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