Add 28/75 and 12/16, Solve 28/75 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 28/75 and 12/16

28/75 + 12/16 is 337/300.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
28/75 = 28 × 16/75 × 16 = 448/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
12/16 = 12 × 75/16 × 75 = 900/1200
Add the two like fractions:
448/1200 + 900/1200 = 448 + 900/1200 = 1348/1200
1348/1200 simplified gives 337/300
So, 28/75 + 12/16 = 337/300
In mixed form: 137/300

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