Add 2/4 and 12/75
2/4 + 12/75 is 33/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 48/300 = 150 + 48/300 = 198/300 - 198/300 simplified gives 33/50
- So, 2/4 + 12/75 = 33/50
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