Add 6/25 and 5/12
6/25 + 5/12 is 197/300.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
72/300 + 125/300 = 72 + 125/300 = 197/300 - So, 6/25 + 5/12 = 197/300
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