Add 10/75 and 56/12, Solve 10/75 + 4 8/12 as a fraction

Add 10/75 and 56/12

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 4 8/12

10/75 + 56/12 is 24/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 1400/300 = 40 + 1400/300 = 1440/300
1440/300 simplified gives 24/5
So, 10/75 + 56/12 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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