Add 12/10 and 54/75
1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 54/75
12/10 + 54/75 is 48/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 108/150 = 180 + 108/150 = 288/150 - 288/150 simplified gives 48/25
- So, 12/10 + 54/75 = 48/25
In mixed form: 123/25
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