Add 12/75 and 42/80
12/75 + 42/80 is 137/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
42/80 = 42 × 15/80 × 15 = 630/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1200 + 630/1200 = 192 + 630/1200 = 822/1200 - 822/1200 simplified gives 137/200
- So, 12/75 + 42/80 = 137/200
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