Add 1/25 and 12/9
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9
1/25 + 12/9 is 103/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Add the two like fractions:
9/225 + 300/225 = 9 + 300/225 = 309/225 - 309/225 simplified gives 103/75
- So, 1/25 + 12/9 = 103/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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