Add 8/3 and 75/12
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 6 3/12
8/3 + 75/12 is 107/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
8/3 = 8 × 4/3 × 4 = 32/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
75/12 = 75 × 1/12 × 1 = 75/12 - Add the two like fractions:
32/12 + 75/12 = 32 + 75/12 = 107/12 - So, 8/3 + 75/12 = 107/12
In mixed form: 811/12
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