Add 3/9 and 12/75
3/9 + 12/75 is 37/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225 - Add the two like fractions:
75/225 + 36/225 = 75 + 36/225 = 111/225 - 111/225 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 3/9 + 12/75 = 37/75
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