Add 12/75 and 12/64
12/75 + 12/64 is 139/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
12/75 = 12 × 64/75 × 64 = 768/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
12/64 = 12 × 75/64 × 75 = 900/4800 - Add the two like fractions:
768/4800 + 900/4800 = 768 + 900/4800 = 1668/4800 - 1668/4800 simplified gives 139/400
- So, 12/75 + 12/64 = 139/400
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