Add 72/75 and 8/12
72/75 + 8/12 is 122/75.
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,
72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
288/300 + 200/300 = 288 + 200/300 = 488/300 - 488/300 simplified gives 122/75
- So, 72/75 + 8/12 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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