Add 30/12 and 8/75, Solve 2 6/12 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 8/75

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 8/75

30/12 + 8/75 is 391/150.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 32/300 = 750 + 32/300 = 782/300
782/300 simplified gives 391/150
So, 30/12 + 8/75 = 391/150
In mixed form: 291/150

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