Add 9/12 and 36/75
9/12 + 36/75 is 123/100.
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,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Add the two like fractions:
225/300 + 144/300 = 225 + 144/300 = 369/300 - 369/300 simplified gives 123/100
- So, 9/12 + 36/75 = 123/100
In mixed form: 123/100
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