Add 75/12 and 20/8
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 2 4/8
75/12 + 20/8 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
75/12 = 75 × 2/12 × 2 = 150/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Add the two like fractions:
150/24 + 60/24 = 150 + 60/24 = 210/24 - 210/24 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 75/12 + 20/8 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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