Add 20/12 and 12/75
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 12/75
20/12 + 12/75 is 137/75.
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,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
500/300 + 48/300 = 500 + 48/300 = 548/300 - 548/300 simplified gives 137/75
- So, 20/12 + 12/75 = 137/75
In mixed form: 162/75
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