Add 12/4 and 5/25
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 5/25
12/4 + 5/25 is 16/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
12/4 = 12 × 25/4 × 25 = 300/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
5/25 = 5 × 4/25 × 4 = 20/100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/100 + 20/100 = 300 + 20/100 = 320/100 - 320/100 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 12/4 + 5/25 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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