Add 30/12 and 6/75
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 6/75
30/12 + 6/75 is 129/50.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 24/300 = 750 + 24/300 = 774/300 - 774/300 simplified gives 129/50
- So, 30/12 + 6/75 = 129/50
In mixed form: 229/50
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