Add 14/12 and 8/75
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 8/75
14/12 + 8/75 is 191/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 32/300 = 350 + 32/300 = 382/300 - 382/300 simplified gives 191/150
- So, 14/12 + 8/75 = 191/150
In mixed form: 141/150
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