Add 48/6 and 12/25, Solve 8 0/6 + 12/25 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 12/25

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 12/25

48/6 + 12/25 is 212/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
48/6 = 48 × 25/6 × 25 = 1200/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150
Add the two like fractions:
1200/150 + 72/150 = 1200 + 72/150 = 1272/150
1272/150 simplified gives 212/25
So, 48/6 + 12/25 = 212/25
In mixed form: 812/25

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