Add 2/12 and 18/25
2/12 + 18/25 is 133/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 216/300 = 50 + 216/300 = 266/300 - 266/300 simplified gives 133/150
- So, 2/12 + 18/25 = 133/150
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