Add 45/25 and 10/12, Solve 1 20/25 + 10/12 as a fraction

Add 45/25 and 10/12

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 10/12

45/25 + 10/12 is 79/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
Add the two like fractions:
540/300 + 250/300 = 540 + 250/300 = 790/300
790/300 simplified gives 79/30
So, 45/25 + 10/12 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30

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