Add 12/4 and 2/75
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 2/75
12/4 + 2/75 is 227/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
12/4 = 12 × 75/4 × 75 = 900/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
900/300 + 8/300 = 900 + 8/300 = 908/300 - 908/300 simplified gives 227/75
- So, 12/4 + 2/75 = 227/75
In mixed form: 32/75
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