Add 2/12 and 4/75
2/12 + 4/75 is 11/50.
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,
4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 16/300 = 50 + 16/300 = 66/300 - 66/300 simplified gives 11/50
- So, 2/12 + 4/75 = 11/50
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