Add 12/75 and 36/6
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 6 0/6
12/75 + 36/6 is 154/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 900/150 = 24 + 900/150 = 924/150 - 924/150 simplified gives 154/25
- So, 12/75 + 36/6 = 154/25
In mixed form: 64/25
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