Add 5/25 and 6/12
5/25 + 6/12 is 7/10.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 150/300 = 60 + 150/300 = 210/300 - 210/300 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 5/25 + 6/12 = 7/10
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