Add 8/12 and 48/75
8/12 + 48/75 is 98/75.
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,
48/75 = 48 × 4/75 × 4 = 192/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 192/300 = 200 + 192/300 = 392/300 - 392/300 simplified gives 98/75
- So, 8/12 + 48/75 = 98/75
In mixed form: 123/75
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