Add 6/12 and 18/25
6/12 + 18/25 is 61/50.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 216/300 = 150 + 216/300 = 366/300 - 366/300 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 6/12 + 18/25 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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