Add 5/12 and 9/25
5/12 + 9/25 is 233/300.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
125/300 + 108/300 = 125 + 108/300 = 233/300 - So, 5/12 + 9/25 = 233/300
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