Add 20/12 and 50/75
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 50/75
20/12 + 50/75 is 7/3.
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,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
500/300 + 200/300 = 500 + 200/300 = 700/300 - 700/300 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 20/12 + 50/75 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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