Add 12/84 and 3/25
12/84 + 3/25 is 46/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
3/25 = 3 × 84/25 × 84 = 252/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2100 + 252/2100 = 300 + 252/2100 = 552/2100 - 552/2100 simplified gives 46/175
- So, 12/84 + 3/25 = 46/175
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