Add 12/54 and 7/75
12/54 + 7/75 is 71/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
7/75 = 7 × 18/75 × 18 = 126/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1350 + 126/1350 = 300 + 126/1350 = 426/1350 - 426/1350 simplified gives 71/225
- So, 12/54 + 7/75 = 71/225
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