Add 40/12 and 2/75, Solve 3 4/12 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 2/75

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

40/12 + 2/75 is 84/25.

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,
40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Add the two like fractions:
1000/300 + 8/300 = 1000 + 8/300 = 1008/300
1008/300 simplified gives 84/25
So, 40/12 + 2/75 = 84/25
In mixed form: 39/25

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