Add 1/75 and 12/54
1/75 + 12/54 is 53/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
1/75 = 1 × 18/75 × 18 = 18/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
18/1350 + 300/1350 = 18 + 300/1350 = 318/1350 - 318/1350 simplified gives 53/225
- So, 1/75 + 12/54 = 53/225
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