Add 6/12 and 56/75
6/12 + 56/75 is 187/150.
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,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Add the two like fractions:
150/300 + 224/300 = 150 + 224/300 = 374/300 - 374/300 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 6/12 + 56/75 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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