Add 6/12 and 32/75
6/12 + 32/75 is 139/150.
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,
32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 128/300 = 150 + 128/300 = 278/300 - 278/300 simplified gives 139/150
- So, 6/12 + 32/75 = 139/150
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