Add 10/25 and 4/12
10/25 + 4/12 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Add the two like fractions:
120/300 + 100/300 = 120 + 100/300 = 220/300 - 220/300 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 10/25 + 4/12 = 11/15
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