Add 84/6 and 12/25
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 12/25
84/6 + 12/25 is 362/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 72/150 = 2100 + 72/150 = 2172/150 - 2172/150 simplified gives 362/25
- So, 84/6 + 12/25 = 362/25
In mixed form: 1412/25
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