Add 5/75 and 10/12
5/75 + 10/12 is 9/10.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
20/300 + 250/300 = 20 + 250/300 = 270/300 - 270/300 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 5/75 + 10/12 = 9/10
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