Add 75/12 and 2/75, Solve 6 3/12 + 2/75 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 2/75

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

75/12 + 2/75 is 1883/300.

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,
75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
Add the two like fractions:
1875/300 + 8/300 = 1875 + 8/300 = 1883/300
So, 75/12 + 2/75 = 1883/300
In mixed form: 683/300

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