Add 12/75 and 12/7, Solve 12/75 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 12/7

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

12/75 + 12/7 is 328/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
12/75 = 12 × 7/75 × 7 = 84/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
12/7 = 12 × 75/7 × 75 = 900/525
Add the two like fractions:
84/525 + 900/525 = 84 + 900/525 = 984/525
984/525 simplified gives 328/175
So, 12/75 + 12/7 = 328/175
In mixed form: 1153/175

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