Add 7/15 and 12/75
7/15 + 12/75 is 47/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Add the two like fractions:
35/75 + 12/75 = 35 + 12/75 = 47/75 - So, 7/15 + 12/75 = 47/75
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