Add 72/75 and 12/30
72/75 + 12/30 is 34/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
12/30 = 12 × 5/30 × 5 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 60/150 = 144 + 60/150 = 204/150 - 204/150 simplified gives 34/25
- So, 72/75 + 12/30 = 34/25
In mixed form: 19/25
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