Add 14/12 and 16/75, Solve 1 2/12 + 16/75 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 16/75

14/12 + 16/75 is 69/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 64/300 = 350 + 64/300 = 414/300
414/300 simplified gives 69/50
So, 14/12 + 16/75 = 69/50
In mixed form: 119/50

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