Add 12/4 and 32/75
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 32/75
12/4 + 32/75 is 257/75.
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,
32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300 - Add the two like fractions:
900/300 + 128/300 = 900 + 128/300 = 1028/300 - 1028/300 simplified gives 257/75
- So, 12/4 + 32/75 = 257/75
In mixed form: 332/75
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