Add 12/25 and 7/9
12/25 + 7/9 is 283/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225 - Add the two like fractions:
108/225 + 175/225 = 108 + 175/225 = 283/225 - So, 12/25 + 7/9 = 283/225
In mixed form: 158/225
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