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Add 24/25 and 7/12

24/25 + 7/12 is 463/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/300 + 175/300 = 288 + 175/300 = 463/300
  5. So, 24/25 + 7/12 = 463/300
    In mixed form: 1163/300

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