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Add 84/12 and 18/25

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 18/25

84/12 + 18/25 is 193/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    84/12 = 84 × 25/12 × 25 = 2100/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/300 + 216/300 = 2100 + 216/300 = 2316/300
  5. 2316/300 simplified gives 193/25
  6. So, 84/12 + 18/25 = 193/25
    In mixed form: 718/25

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