Add 4/75 and 12/48
4/75 + 12/48 is 91/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
64/1200 + 300/1200 = 64 + 300/1200 = 364/1200 - 364/1200 simplified gives 91/300
- So, 4/75 + 12/48 = 91/300
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