Add 4/25 and 12/9
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 1 3/9
4/25 + 12/9 is 112/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
12/9 = 12 × 25/9 × 25 = 300/225 - Add the two like fractions:
36/225 + 300/225 = 36 + 300/225 = 336/225 - 336/225 simplified gives 112/75
- So, 4/25 + 12/9 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75
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