Add 12/75 and 1/7
12/75 + 1/7 is 53/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
12/75 = 12 × 7/75 × 7 = 84/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
1/7 = 1 × 75/7 × 75 = 75/525 - Add the two like fractions:
84/525 + 75/525 = 84 + 75/525 = 159/525 - 159/525 simplified gives 53/175
- So, 12/75 + 1/7 = 53/175
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