Add 12/25 and 16/30
12/25 + 16/30 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 80/150 = 72 + 80/150 = 152/150 - 152/150 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 12/25 + 16/30 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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