Add 12/75 and 27/50
12/75 + 27/50 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 81/150 = 24 + 81/150 = 105/150 - 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 12/75 + 27/50 = 7/10
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