Add 12/72 and 56/75
12/72 + 56/75 is 137/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
56/75 = 56 × 24/75 × 24 = 1344/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1800 + 1344/1800 = 300 + 1344/1800 = 1644/1800 - 1644/1800 simplified gives 137/150
- So, 12/72 + 56/75 = 137/150
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