Add 12/18 and 7/75
12/18 + 7/75 is 19/25.
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,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450 - Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 42/450 = 300 + 42/450 = 342/450 - 342/450 simplified gives 19/25
- So, 12/18 + 7/75 = 19/25
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