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Add 12/25 and 40/12

1st number: 12/25, 2nd number: 3 4/12

12/25 + 40/12 is 286/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/300 + 1000/300 = 144 + 1000/300 = 1144/300
  5. 1144/300 simplified gives 286/75
  6. So, 12/25 + 40/12 = 286/75
    In mixed form: 361/75

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