Add 32/12 and 42/25, Solve 2 8/12 + 1 17/25 as a fraction

Add 32/12 and 42/25

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

32/12 + 42/25 is 326/75.

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,
42/25 = 42 × 12/25 × 12 = 504/300
Add the two like fractions:
800/300 + 504/300 = 800 + 504/300 = 1304/300
1304/300 simplified gives 326/75
So, 32/12 + 42/25 = 326/75
In mixed form: 426/75

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