Add 75/12 and 9/8, Solve 6 3/12 + 1 1/8 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 9/8

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

75/12 + 9/8 is 59/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
75/12 = 75 × 2/12 × 2 = 150/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
Add the two like fractions:
150/24 + 27/24 = 150 + 27/24 = 177/24
177/24 simplified gives 59/8
So, 75/12 + 9/8 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8

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