Add 75/12 and 12/28, Solve 6 3/12 + 12/28 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 12/28

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 12/28

75/12 + 12/28 is 187/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
75/12 = 75 × 7/12 × 7 = 525/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Add the two like fractions:
525/84 + 36/84 = 525 + 36/84 = 561/84
561/84 simplified gives 187/28
So, 75/12 + 12/28 = 187/28
In mixed form: 619/28

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