Add 12/25 and 5/30
12/25 + 5/30 is 97/150.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Add the two like fractions:
72/150 + 25/150 = 72 + 25/150 = 97/150 - So, 12/25 + 5/30 = 97/150
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