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Add 25/28 and 3/12

25/28 + 3/12 is 8/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/84 + 21/84 = 75 + 21/84 = 96/84
  5. 96/84 simplified gives 8/7
  6. So, 25/28 + 3/12 = 8/7
    In mixed form: 11/7

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