Add 12/36 and 24/75
12/36 + 24/75 is 49/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
24/75 = 24 × 12/75 × 12 = 288/900 - Add the two like fractions:
300/900 + 288/900 = 300 + 288/900 = 588/900 - 588/900 simplified gives 49/75
- So, 12/36 + 24/75 = 49/75
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