Add 2/12 and 14/75
2/12 + 14/75 is 53/150.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 56/300 = 50 + 56/300 = 106/300 - 106/300 simplified gives 53/150
- So, 2/12 + 14/75 = 53/150
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