Add 12/75 and 40/30, Solve 12/75 + 1 10/30 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 40/30

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

12/75 + 40/30 is 112/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150
Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 200/150 = 24 + 200/150 = 224/150
224/150 simplified gives 112/75
So, 12/75 + 40/30 = 112/75
In mixed form: 137/75

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