Add 75/12 and 25/30
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 25/30
75/12 + 25/30 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 50/60 = 375 + 50/60 = 425/60 - 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 75/12 + 25/30 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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