Add 5/25 and 14/12, Solve 5/25 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 5/25 and 14/12

1^st number: 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

5/25 + 14/12 is 41/30.

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,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 350/300 = 60 + 350/300 = 410/300
410/300 simplified gives 41/30
So, 5/25 + 14/12 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30

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