Add 42/12 and 3/25
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 3/25
42/12 + 3/25 is 181/50.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
3/25 = 3 × 12/25 × 12 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/300 + 36/300 = 1050 + 36/300 = 1086/300 - 1086/300 simplified gives 181/50
- So, 42/12 + 3/25 = 181/50
In mixed form: 331/50
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