Add 12/2 and 42/75
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 42/75
12/2 + 42/75 is 164/25.
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,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 84/150 = 900 + 84/150 = 984/150 - 984/150 simplified gives 164/25
- So, 12/2 + 42/75 = 164/25
In mixed form: 614/25
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