Add 12/75 and 2/18
12/75 + 2/18 is 61/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 50/450 = 72 + 50/450 = 122/450 - 122/450 simplified gives 61/225
- So, 12/75 + 2/18 = 61/225
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