Add 12/75 and 12/5, Solve 12/75 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 12/5

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

12/75 + 12/5 is 64/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
12/5 = 12 × 15/5 × 15 = 180/75
Add the two like fractions:
12/75 + 180/75 = 12 + 180/75 = 192/75
192/75 simplified gives 64/25
So, 12/75 + 12/5 = 64/25
In mixed form: 214/25

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