Add 12/75 and 9/30
12/75 + 9/30 is 23/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 45/150 = 24 + 45/150 = 69/150 - 69/150 simplified gives 23/50
- So, 12/75 + 9/30 = 23/50
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