Add 45/12 and 14/25
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 14/25
45/12 + 14/25 is 431/100.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
14/25 = 14 × 12/25 × 12 = 168/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/300 + 168/300 = 1125 + 168/300 = 1293/300 - 1293/300 simplified gives 431/100
- So, 45/12 + 14/25 = 431/100
In mixed form: 431/100
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