Add 12/6 and 75/40, Solve 2 0/6 + 1 35/40 as a fraction

Add 12/6 and 75/40

1^st number: 2 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

12/6 + 75/40 is 31/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 225/120 = 240 + 225/120 = 465/120
465/120 simplified gives 31/8
So, 12/6 + 75/40 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8

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