Add 15/4 and 12/25
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 12/25
15/4 + 12/25 is 423/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
15/4 = 15 × 25/4 × 25 = 375/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/100 + 48/100 = 375 + 48/100 = 423/100 - So, 15/4 + 12/25 = 423/100
In mixed form: 423/100
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