Add 12/45 and 3/25
12/45 + 3/25 is 29/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Add the two like fractions:
60/225 + 27/225 = 60 + 27/225 = 87/225 - 87/225 simplified gives 29/75
- So, 12/45 + 3/25 = 29/75
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