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Add 84/25 and 10/12

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 10/12

84/25 + 10/12 is 629/150.

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,
    84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/300 + 250/300 = 1008 + 250/300 = 1258/300
  5. 1258/300 simplified gives 629/150
  6. So, 84/25 + 10/12 = 629/150
    In mixed form: 429/150

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