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Add 12/8 and 18/25

1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 18/25

12/8 + 18/25 is 111/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    12/8 = 12 × 25/8 × 25 = 300/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/200 + 144/200 = 300 + 144/200 = 444/200
  5. 444/200 simplified gives 111/50
  6. So, 12/8 + 18/25 = 111/50
    In mixed form: 211/50

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