Add 5/75 and 12/49
5/75 + 12/49 is 229/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
5/75 = 5 × 49/75 × 49 = 245/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
12/49 = 12 × 75/49 × 75 = 900/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
245/3675 + 900/3675 = 245 + 900/3675 = 1145/3675 - 1145/3675 simplified gives 229/735
- So, 5/75 + 12/49 = 229/735
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