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Add 12/25 and 3/24

12/25 + 3/24 is 121/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    3/24 = 3 × 25/24 × 25 = 75/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/600 + 75/600 = 288 + 75/600 = 363/600
  5. 363/600 simplified gives 121/200
  6. So, 12/25 + 3/24 = 121/200

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