Add 9/75 and 12/50
9/75 + 12/50 is 9/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 36/150 = 18 + 36/150 = 54/150 - 54/150 simplified gives 9/25
- So, 9/75 + 12/50 = 9/25
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