Add 48/12 and 2/75
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 2/75
48/12 + 2/75 is 302/75.
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,
48/12 = 48 × 25/12 × 25 = 1200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/300 + 8/300 = 1200 + 8/300 = 1208/300 - 1208/300 simplified gives 302/75
- So, 48/12 + 2/75 = 302/75
In mixed form: 42/75
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