Add 48/75 and 10/12
48/75 + 10/12 is 221/150.
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,
48/75 = 48 × 4/75 × 4 = 192/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
192/300 + 250/300 = 192 + 250/300 = 442/300 - 442/300 simplified gives 221/150
- So, 48/75 + 10/12 = 221/150
In mixed form: 171/150
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