Add 25/2 and 7/75, Solve 12 1/2 + 7/75 as a fraction

Add 25/2 and 7/75

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 7/75

25/2 + 7/75 is 1889/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
25/2 = 25 × 75/2 × 75 = 1875/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150
Add the two like fractions:
1875/150 + 14/150 = 1875 + 14/150 = 1889/150
So, 25/2 + 7/75 = 1889/150
In mixed form: 1289/150

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