Add 14/12 and 18/75, Solve 1 2/12 + 18/75 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 18/75

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 18/75

14/12 + 18/75 is 211/150.

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,
18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 72/300 = 350 + 72/300 = 422/300
422/300 simplified gives 211/150
So, 14/12 + 18/75 = 211/150
In mixed form: 161/150

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