Add 12/25 and 60/90
12/25 + 60/90 is 86/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
12/25 = 12 × 18/25 × 18 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 300/450 = 216 + 300/450 = 516/450 - 516/450 simplified gives 86/75
- So, 12/25 + 60/90 = 86/75
In mixed form: 111/75
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