Add 12/75 and 12/14, Solve 12/75 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 12/14

12/75 + 12/14 is 178/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
12/75 = 12 × 14/75 × 14 = 168/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
12/14 = 12 × 75/14 × 75 = 900/1050
Add the two like fractions:
168/1050 + 900/1050 = 168 + 900/1050 = 1068/1050
1068/1050 simplified gives 178/175
So, 12/75 + 12/14 = 178/175
In mixed form: 13/175

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