Add 30/12 and 1/25
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1/25
30/12 + 1/25 is 127/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300 - Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 12/300 = 750 + 12/300 = 762/300 - 762/300 simplified gives 127/50
- So, 30/12 + 1/25 = 127/50
In mixed form: 227/50
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