Add 45/12 and 18/75
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 18/75
45/12 + 18/75 is 399/100.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 25/12 × 25 = 1125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/300 + 72/300 = 1125 + 72/300 = 1197/300 - 1197/300 simplified gives 399/100
- So, 45/12 + 18/75 = 399/100
In mixed form: 399/100
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