Add 35/75 and 8/12
35/75 + 8/12 is 17/15.
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,
35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
140/300 + 200/300 = 140 + 200/300 = 340/300 - 340/300 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 35/75 + 8/12 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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