Add 2/12 and 50/75
2/12 + 50/75 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 200/300 = 50 + 200/300 = 250/300 - 250/300 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/12 + 50/75 = 5/6
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