Add 15/12 and 14/75
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 14/75
15/12 + 14/75 is 431/300.
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,
15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Add the two like fractions:
375/300 + 56/300 = 375 + 56/300 = 431/300 - So, 15/12 + 14/75 = 431/300
In mixed form: 1131/300
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