Add 56/9 and 12/75, Solve 6 2/9 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 56/9 and 12/75

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 12/75

56/9 + 12/75 is 1436/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
Add the two like fractions:
1400/225 + 36/225 = 1400 + 36/225 = 1436/225
So, 56/9 + 12/75 = 1436/225
In mixed form: 686/225

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