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Add 8/25 and 18/12

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 1 6/12

8/25 + 18/12 is 91/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    18/12 = 18 × 25/12 × 25 = 450/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/300 + 450/300 = 96 + 450/300 = 546/300
  5. 546/300 simplified gives 91/50
  6. So, 8/25 + 18/12 = 91/50
    In mixed form: 141/50

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