Add 25/10 and 12/75, Solve 2 5/10 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 25/10 and 12/75

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 12/75

25/10 + 12/75 is 133/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 24/150 = 375 + 24/150 = 399/150
399/150 simplified gives 133/50
So, 25/10 + 12/75 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad