Add 12/25 and 35/60
12/25 + 35/60 is 319/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
144/300 + 175/300 = 144 + 175/300 = 319/300 - So, 12/25 + 35/60 = 319/300
In mixed form: 119/300
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