Add 12/18 and 20/75
12/18 + 20/75 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 120/450 = 300 + 120/450 = 420/450 - 420/450 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 12/18 + 20/75 = 14/15
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