Add 12/75 and 21/9, Solve 12/75 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 21/9

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

12/75 + 21/9 is 187/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
21/9 = 21 × 25/9 × 25 = 525/225
Add the two like fractions:
36/225 + 525/225 = 36 + 525/225 = 561/225
561/225 simplified gives 187/75
So, 12/75 + 21/9 = 187/75
In mixed form: 237/75

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