Add 12/25 and 12/54
12/25 + 12/54 is 158/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
12/25 = 12 × 54/25 × 54 = 648/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
648/1350 + 300/1350 = 648 + 300/1350 = 948/1350 - 948/1350 simplified gives 158/225
- So, 12/25 + 12/54 = 158/225
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