Add 12/25 and 54/80
12/25 + 54/80 is 231/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
12/25 = 12 × 16/25 × 16 = 192/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
54/80 = 54 × 5/80 × 5 = 270/400 - Add the two like fractions:
192/400 + 270/400 = 192 + 270/400 = 462/400 - 462/400 simplified gives 231/200
- So, 12/25 + 54/80 = 231/200
In mixed form: 131/200
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