Add 12/10 and 7/75, Solve 1 2/10 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 7/75

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 7/75

12/10 + 7/75 is 97/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
12/10 = 12 × 15/10 × 15 = 180/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 14/150 = 180 + 14/150 = 194/150
194/150 simplified gives 97/75
So, 12/10 + 7/75 = 97/75
In mixed form: 122/75

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