Add 2/75 and 6/12
2/75 + 6/12 is 79/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Add the two like fractions:
8/300 + 150/300 = 8 + 150/300 = 158/300 - 158/300 simplified gives 79/150
- So, 2/75 + 6/12 = 79/150
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