Add 84/25 and 4/12, Solve 3 9/25 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 84/25 and 4/12

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 4/12

84/25 + 4/12 is 277/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
Add the two like fractions:
1008/300 + 100/300 = 1008 + 100/300 = 1108/300
1108/300 simplified gives 277/75
So, 84/25 + 4/12 = 277/75
In mixed form: 352/75

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