Add 70/75 and 12/32
70/75 + 12/32 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
70/75 = 70 × 32/75 × 32 = 2240/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
12/32 = 12 × 75/32 × 75 = 900/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2400 + 900/2400 = 2240 + 900/2400 = 3140/2400 - 3140/2400 simplified gives 157/120
- So, 70/75 + 12/32 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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