Add 6/75 and 2/12
6/75 + 2/12 is 37/150.
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,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 50/300 = 24 + 50/300 = 74/300 - 74/300 simplified gives 37/150
- So, 6/75 + 2/12 = 37/150
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