Add 8/12 and 18/75
8/12 + 18/75 is 68/75.
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,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 72/300 = 200 + 72/300 = 272/300 - 272/300 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 8/12 + 18/75 = 68/75
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