Add 12/75 and 42/8, Solve 12/75 + 5 2/8 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 42/8

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

12/75 + 42/8 is 541/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
Add the two like fractions:
96/600 + 3150/600 = 96 + 3150/600 = 3246/600
3246/600 simplified gives 541/100
So, 12/75 + 42/8 = 541/100
In mixed form: 541/100

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