Add 12/75 and 15/20
12/75 + 15/20 is 91/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
15/20 = 15 × 15/20 × 15 = 225/300 - Add the two like fractions:
48/300 + 225/300 = 48 + 225/300 = 273/300 - 273/300 simplified gives 91/100
- So, 12/75 + 15/20 = 91/100
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