Add 9/3 and 12/75
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 12/75
9/3 + 12/75 is 79/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
9/3 = 9 × 25/3 × 25 = 225/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Add the two like fractions:
225/75 + 12/75 = 225 + 12/75 = 237/75 - 237/75 simplified gives 79/25
- So, 9/3 + 12/75 = 79/25
In mixed form: 34/25
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