Add 12/75 and 40/6, Solve 12/75 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 40/6

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

12/75 + 40/6 is 512/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 1000/150 = 24 + 1000/150 = 1024/150
1024/150 simplified gives 512/75
So, 12/75 + 40/6 = 512/75
In mixed form: 662/75

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