Add 12/2 and 1/75
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1/75
12/2 + 1/75 is 451/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
12/2 = 12 × 75/2 × 75 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 2/150 = 900 + 2/150 = 902/150 - 902/150 simplified gives 451/75
- So, 12/2 + 1/75 = 451/75
In mixed form: 61/75
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