Add 49/75 and 5/12
49/75 + 5/12 is 107/100.
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,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Add the two like fractions:
196/300 + 125/300 = 196 + 125/300 = 321/300 - 321/300 simplified gives 107/100
- So, 49/75 + 5/12 = 107/100
In mixed form: 17/100
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