Add 25/12 and 8/45, Solve 2 1/12 + 8/45 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 8/45

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 8/45

25/12 + 8/45 is 407/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 32/180 = 375 + 32/180 = 407/180
So, 25/12 + 8/45 = 407/180
In mixed form: 247/180

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