Add 3/12 and 70/75
3/12 + 70/75 is 71/60.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
75/300 + 280/300 = 75 + 280/300 = 355/300 - 355/300 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 3/12 + 70/75 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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