Add 18/25 and 12/20
18/25 + 12/20 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
12/20 = 12 × 5/20 × 5 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
72/100 + 60/100 = 72 + 60/100 = 132/100 - 132/100 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 18/25 + 12/20 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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