Add 27/75 and 7/12
27/75 + 7/12 is 283/300.
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,
27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
108/300 + 175/300 = 108 + 175/300 = 283/300 - So, 27/75 + 7/12 = 283/300
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