Add 9/12 and 18/75
9/12 + 18/75 is 99/100.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 25/12 × 25 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 72/300 = 225 + 72/300 = 297/300 - 297/300 simplified gives 99/100
- So, 9/12 + 18/75 = 99/100
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