Add 75/12 and 5/28, Solve 6 3/12 + 5/28 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 5/28

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/28

75/12 + 5/28 is 45/7.

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,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
Add the two like fractions:
525/84 + 15/84 = 525 + 15/84 = 540/84
540/84 simplified gives 45/7
So, 75/12 + 5/28 = 45/7
In mixed form: 63/7

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