Add 12/3 and 18/25
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 18/25
12/3 + 18/25 is 118/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
12/3 = 12 × 25/3 × 25 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75 - Add the two like fractions:
300/75 + 54/75 = 300 + 54/75 = 354/75 - 354/75 simplified gives 118/25
- So, 12/3 + 18/25 = 118/25
In mixed form: 418/25
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