Add 6/75 and 40/12, Solve 6/75 + 3 4/12 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 40/12

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

6/75 + 40/12 is 256/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 1000/300 = 24 + 1000/300 = 1024/300
1024/300 simplified gives 256/75
So, 6/75 + 40/12 = 256/75
In mixed form: 331/75

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