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Add 84/25 and 12/18

1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 12/18

84/25 + 12/18 is 302/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/450 + 300/450 = 1512 + 300/450 = 1812/450
  5. 1812/450 simplified gives 302/75
  6. So, 84/25 + 12/18 = 302/75
    In mixed form: 42/75

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