Add 3/75 and 12/72
3/75 + 12/72 is 31/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
3/75 = 3 × 24/75 × 24 = 72/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1800 + 300/1800 = 72 + 300/1800 = 372/1800 - 372/1800 simplified gives 31/150
- So, 3/75 + 12/72 = 31/150
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