Add 5/12 and 72/75
5/12 + 72/75 is 413/300.
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,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Add the two like fractions:
125/300 + 288/300 = 125 + 288/300 = 413/300 - So, 5/12 + 72/75 = 413/300
In mixed form: 1113/300
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