Add 12/2 and 75/7, Solve 6 0/2 + 10 5/7 as a fraction

Add 12/2 and 75/7

1^st number: 6 0/2, 2^nd number: 10 5/7

12/2 + 75/7 is 117/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
12/2 = 12 × 7/2 × 7 = 84/14
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
75/7 = 75 × 2/7 × 2 = 150/14
Add the two like fractions:
84/14 + 150/14 = 84 + 150/14 = 234/14
234/14 simplified gives 117/7
So, 12/2 + 75/7 = 117/7
In mixed form: 165/7

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