Add 7/12 and 27/25, Solve 7/12 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 27/25

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

7/12 + 27/25 is 499/300.

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,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
27/25 = 27 × 12/25 × 12 = 324/300
Add the two like fractions:
175/300 + 324/300 = 175 + 324/300 = 499/300
So, 7/12 + 27/25 = 499/300
In mixed form: 1199/300

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