Add 45/75 and 2/12
45/75 + 2/12 is 23/30.
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,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 50/300 = 180 + 50/300 = 230/300 - 230/300 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 45/75 + 2/12 = 23/30
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