Add 9/25 and 6/12
9/25 + 6/12 is 43/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Add the two like fractions:
108/300 + 150/300 = 108 + 150/300 = 258/300 - 258/300 simplified gives 43/50
- So, 9/25 + 6/12 = 43/50
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