Add 75/28 and 12/6, Solve 2 19/28 + 2 0/6 as a fraction

Add 75/28 and 12/6

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/6

75/28 + 12/6 is 131/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
75/28 = 75 × 3/28 × 3 = 225/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
12/6 = 12 × 14/6 × 14 = 168/84
Add the two like fractions:
225/84 + 168/84 = 225 + 168/84 = 393/84
393/84 simplified gives 131/28
So, 75/28 + 12/6 = 131/28
In mixed form: 419/28

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