Add 70/75 and 7/12
70/75 + 7/12 is 91/60.
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,
70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300 - Add the two like fractions:
280/300 + 175/300 = 280 + 175/300 = 455/300 - 455/300 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 70/75 + 7/12 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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