Add 27/12 and 5/75, Solve 2 3/12 + 5/75 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 5/75

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/75

27/12 + 5/75 is 139/60.

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,
27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
Add the two like fractions:
675/300 + 20/300 = 675 + 20/300 = 695/300
695/300 simplified gives 139/60
So, 27/12 + 5/75 = 139/60
In mixed form: 219/60

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