Add 12/2 and 49/75
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 49/75
12/2 + 49/75 is 499/75.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 98/150 = 900 + 98/150 = 998/150 - 998/150 simplified gives 499/75
- So, 12/2 + 49/75 = 499/75
In mixed form: 649/75
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