Add 2/12 and 16/75
2/12 + 16/75 is 19/50.
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,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 64/300 = 50 + 64/300 = 114/300 - 114/300 simplified gives 19/50
- So, 2/12 + 16/75 = 19/50
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