Add 12/36 and 7/25
12/36 + 7/25 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
7/25 = 7 × 36/25 × 36 = 252/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 252/900 = 300 + 252/900 = 552/900 - 552/900 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 12/36 + 7/25 = 46/75
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