Add 12/25 and 6/24
12/25 + 6/24 is 73/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
12/25 = 12 × 24/25 × 24 = 288/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Add the two like fractions:
288/600 + 150/600 = 288 + 150/600 = 438/600 - 438/600 simplified gives 73/100
- So, 12/25 + 6/24 = 73/100
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