Add 12/8 and 7/75, Solve 1 4/8 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 12/8 and 7/75

1^st number: 1 4/8, 2^nd number: 7/75

12/8 + 7/75 is 239/150.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
12/8 = 12 × 75/8 × 75 = 900/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
7/75 = 7 × 8/75 × 8 = 56/600
Add the two like fractions:
900/600 + 56/600 = 900 + 56/600 = 956/600
956/600 simplified gives 239/150
So, 12/8 + 7/75 = 239/150
In mixed form: 189/150

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