Add 12/28 and 8/75
12/28 + 8/75 is 281/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
12/28 = 12 × 75/28 × 75 = 900/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2100 + 224/2100 = 900 + 224/2100 = 1124/2100 - 1124/2100 simplified gives 281/525
- So, 12/28 + 8/75 = 281/525
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