Add 14/12 and 8/25, Solve 1 2/12 + 8/25 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 8/25

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/25

14/12 + 8/25 is 223/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 96/300 = 350 + 96/300 = 446/300
446/300 simplified gives 223/150
So, 14/12 + 8/25 = 223/150
In mixed form: 173/150

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