Add 5/2 and 12/75, Solve 2 1/2 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 12/75

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

5/2 + 12/75 is 133/50.

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,
5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 24/150 = 375 + 24/150 = 399/150
399/150 simplified gives 133/50
So, 5/2 + 12/75 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50

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