Add 12/6 and 21/25
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 21/25
126 + 2125 is 7125.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
126 = 12 × 256 × 25 = 300150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2125 = 21 × 625 × 6 = 126150 - Add the two like fractions:
300150 + 126150 = 300 + 126150 = 426150 - 426/150 simplified gives 7125
- So, 12/6 + 21/25 = 71/25
In mixed form: 22125
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