Add 12/3 and 49/75
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 49/75
12/3 + 49/75 is 349/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
12/3 = 12 × 25/3 × 25 = 300/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
49/75 = 49 × 1/75 × 1 = 49/75 - Add the two like fractions:
300/75 + 49/75 = 300 + 49/75 = 349/75 - So, 12/3 + 49/75 = 349/75
In mixed form: 449/75
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