Add 6/25 and 4/12, Solve 6/25 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 6/25 and 4/12

6/25 + 4/12 is 43/75.

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,
6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Add the two like fractions:
72/300 + 100/300 = 72 + 100/300 = 172/300
172/300 simplified gives 43/75
So, 6/25 + 4/12 = 43/75

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