Add 12/40 and 9/75
12/40 + 9/75 is 21/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
12/40 = 12 × 15/40 × 15 = 180/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600 - Add the two like fractions:
180/600 + 72/600 = 180 + 72/600 = 252/600 - 252/600 simplified gives 21/50
- So, 12/40 + 9/75 = 21/50
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