Add 8/12 and 4/25
8/12 + 4/25 is 62/75.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 12/25 × 12 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 48/300 = 200 + 48/300 = 248/300 - 248/300 simplified gives 62/75
- So, 8/12 + 4/25 = 62/75
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