Add 10/12 and 21/25
10/12 + 21/25 is 251/150.
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,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
21/25 = 21 × 12/25 × 12 = 252/300 - Add the two like fractions:
250/300 + 252/300 = 250 + 252/300 = 502/300 - 502/300 simplified gives 251/150
- So, 10/12 + 21/25 = 251/150
In mixed form: 1101/150
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