Add 12/75 and 20/12, Solve 12/75 + 1 8/12 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 20/12

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/12

12/75 + 20/12 is 137/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
Add the two like fractions:
48/300 + 500/300 = 48 + 500/300 = 548/300
548/300 simplified gives 137/75
So, 12/75 + 20/12 = 137/75
In mixed form: 162/75

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