Add 3/75 and 12/6
1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 2 0/6
3/75 + 12/6 is 51/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 300/150 = 6 + 300/150 = 306/150 - 306/150 simplified gives 51/25
- So, 3/75 + 12/6 = 51/25
In mixed form: 21/25
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