Add 6/12 and 3/75
6/12 + 3/75 is 27/50.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 12/300 = 150 + 12/300 = 162/300 - 162/300 simplified gives 27/50
- So, 6/12 + 3/75 = 27/50
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