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Add 25/12 and 10/25

1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 10/25

25/12 + 10/25 is 149/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    25/12 = 25 × 25/12 × 25 = 625/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    10/25 = 10 × 12/25 × 12 = 120/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    625/300 + 120/300 = 625 + 120/300 = 745/300
  5. 745/300 simplified gives 149/60
  6. So, 25/12 + 10/25 = 149/60
    In mixed form: 229/60

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