Add 32/12 and 12/25
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 12/25
32/12 + 12/25 is 236/75.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 25/12 × 25 = 800/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Add the two like fractions:
800/300 + 144/300 = 800 + 144/300 = 944/300 - 944/300 simplified gives 236/75
- So, 32/12 + 12/25 = 236/75
In mixed form: 311/75
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