Add 12/75 and 42/9, Solve 12/75 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 42/9

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

12/75 + 42/9 is 362/75.

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,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225
Add the two like fractions:
36/225 + 1050/225 = 36 + 1050/225 = 1086/225
1086/225 simplified gives 362/75
So, 12/75 + 42/9 = 362/75
In mixed form: 462/75

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