Add 12/75 and 2/27
12/75 + 2/27 is 158/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
12/75 = 12 × 9/75 × 9 = 108/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675 - Add the two like fractions:
108/675 + 50/675 = 108 + 50/675 = 158/675 - So, 12/75 + 2/27 = 158/675
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