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

Add 14/12 and 2/75

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

14/12 + 2/75 is 179/150.

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,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Add the two like fractions:
350/300 + 8/300 = 350 + 8/300 = 358/300
358/300 simplified gives 179/150
So, 14/12 + 2/75 = 179/150
In mixed form: 129/150

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