Add 12/75 and 8/6
1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 1 2/6
12/75 + 8/6 is 112/75.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 200/150 = 24 + 200/150 = 224/150 - 224/150 simplified gives 112/75
- So, 12/75 + 8/6 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75
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