Add 12/84 and 18/75
12/84 + 18/75 is 67/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
18/75 = 18 × 28/75 × 28 = 504/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2100 + 504/2100 = 300 + 504/2100 = 804/2100 - 804/2100 simplified gives 67/175
- So, 12/84 + 18/75 = 67/175
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