Add 45/25 and 5/12
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 5/12
45/25 + 5/12 is 133/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
540/300 + 125/300 = 540 + 125/300 = 665/300 - 665/300 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 45/25 + 5/12 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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