Add 32/12 and 6/25
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 6/25
32/12 + 6/25 is 218/75.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
800/300 + 72/300 = 800 + 72/300 = 872/300 - 872/300 simplified gives 218/75
- So, 32/12 + 6/25 = 218/75
In mixed form: 268/75
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