Add 12/25 and 3/7
12/25 + 3/7 is 159/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
12/25 = 12 × 7/25 × 7 = 84/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
3/7 = 3 × 25/7 × 25 = 75/175 - Add the two like fractions:
84/175 + 75/175 = 84 + 75/175 = 159/175 - So, 12/25 + 3/7 = 159/175
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