Add 8/12 and 16/75
8/12 + 16/75 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 64/300 = 200 + 64/300 = 264/300 - 264/300 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 8/12 + 16/75 = 22/25
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