Add 12/25 and 8/84
12/25 + 8/84 is 302/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
12/25 = 12 × 84/25 × 84 = 1008/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2100 + 200/2100 = 1008 + 200/2100 = 1208/2100 - 1208/2100 simplified gives 302/525
- So, 12/25 + 8/84 = 302/525
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