Add 14/4 and 12/75, Solve 3 2/4 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 14/4 and 12/75

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 12/75

14/4 + 12/75 is 183/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
14/4 = 14 × 75/4 × 75 = 1050/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
Add the two like fractions:
1050/300 + 48/300 = 1050 + 48/300 = 1098/300
1098/300 simplified gives 183/50
So, 14/4 + 12/75 = 183/50
In mixed form: 333/50

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