Add 4/25 and 12/18
4/25 + 12/18 is 62/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 300/450 = 72 + 300/450 = 372/450 - 372/450 simplified gives 62/75
- So, 4/25 + 12/18 = 62/75
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