Add 12/75 and 1/48
12/75 + 1/48 is 217/1200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
1/48 = 1 × 25/48 × 25 = 25/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1200 + 25/1200 = 192 + 25/1200 = 217/1200 - So, 12/75 + 1/48 = 217/1200
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