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Add 45/12 and 16/25

1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 16/25

45/12 + 16/25 is 439/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/300 + 192/300 = 1125 + 192/300 = 1317/300
  5. 1317/300 simplified gives 439/100
  6. So, 45/12 + 16/25 = 439/100
    In mixed form: 439/100

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