Add 12/16 and 7/25
12/16 + 7/25 is 103/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
12/16 = 12 × 25/16 × 25 = 300/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
7/25 = 7 × 16/25 × 16 = 112/400 - Add the two like fractions:
300/400 + 112/400 = 300 + 112/400 = 412/400 - 412/400 simplified gives 103/100
- So, 12/16 + 7/25 = 103/100
In mixed form: 13/100
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