Add 8/12 and 15/25
8/12 + 15/25 is 19/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 180/300 = 200 + 180/300 = 380/300 - 380/300 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 8/12 + 15/25 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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