Add 12/25 and 15/27
12/25 + 15/27 is 233/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
12/25 = 12 × 27/25 × 27 = 324/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675 - Add the two like fractions:
324/675 + 375/675 = 324 + 375/675 = 699/675 - 699/675 simplified gives 233/225
- So, 12/25 + 15/27 = 233/225
In mixed form: 18/225
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