Add 75/3 and 54/14, Solve 25 0/3 + 3 12/14 as a fraction

Add 75/3 and 54/14

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

75/3 + 54/14 is 202/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
75/3 = 75 × 14/3 × 14 = 1050/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
54/14 = 54 × 3/14 × 3 = 162/42
Add the two like fractions:
1050/42 + 162/42 = 1050 + 162/42 = 1212/42
1212/42 simplified gives 202/7
So, 75/3 + 54/14 = 202/7
In mixed form: 286/7

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