Add 2/12 and 56/75
2/12 + 56/75 is 137/150.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Add the two like fractions:
50/300 + 224/300 = 50 + 224/300 = 274/300 - 274/300 simplified gives 137/150
- So, 2/12 + 56/75 = 137/150
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