Add 32/12 and 5/25
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 5/25
32/12 + 5/25 is 43/15.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Add the two like fractions:
800/300 + 60/300 = 800 + 60/300 = 860/300 - 860/300 simplified gives 43/15
- So, 32/12 + 5/25 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15
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