Add 3/25 and 72/12, Solve 3/25 + 6 0/12 as a fraction

Add 3/25 and 72/12

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

3/25 + 72/12 is 153/25.

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,
3/25 = 3 × 12/25 × 12 = 36/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300
Add the two like fractions:
36/300 + 1800/300 = 36 + 1800/300 = 1836/300
1836/300 simplified gives 153/25
So, 3/25 + 72/12 = 153/25
In mixed form: 63/25

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