Add 75/12 and 20/30, Solve 6 3/12 + 20/30 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 20/30

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 20/30

75/12 + 20/30 is 83/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
20/30 = 20 × 2/30 × 2 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
375/60 + 40/60 = 375 + 40/60 = 415/60
415/60 simplified gives 83/12
So, 75/12 + 20/30 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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