Add 12/42 and 75/10, Solve 12/42 + 7 5/10 as a fraction

Add 12/42 and 75/10

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

12/42 + 75/10 is 109/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
75/10 = 75 × 21/10 × 21 = 1575/210
Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 1575/210 = 60 + 1575/210 = 1635/210
1635/210 simplified gives 109/14
So, 12/42 + 75/10 = 109/14
In mixed form: 711/14

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