Add 2/25 and 5/12
2/25 + 5/12 is 149/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 125/300 = 24 + 125/300 = 149/300 - So, 2/25 + 5/12 = 149/300
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