Add 15/12 and 4/25, Solve 1 3/12 + 4/25 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 4/25

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 4/25

15/12 + 4/25 is 141/100.

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,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300
Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 48/300 = 375 + 48/300 = 423/300
423/300 simplified gives 141/100
So, 15/12 + 4/25 = 141/100
In mixed form: 141/100

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