Add 12/75 and 40/16, Solve 12/75 + 2 8/16 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 40/16

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

12/75 + 40/16 is 133/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
40/16 = 40 × 75/16 × 75 = 3000/1200
Add the two like fractions:
192/1200 + 3000/1200 = 192 + 3000/1200 = 3192/1200
3192/1200 simplified gives 133/50
So, 12/75 + 40/16 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50

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