Add 75/6 and 25/28, Solve 12 3/6 + 25/28 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 25/28

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 25/28

75/6 + 25/28 is 375/28.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
75/6 = 75 × 14/6 × 14 = 1050/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84
Add the two like fractions:
1050/84 + 75/84 = 1050 + 75/84 = 1125/84
1125/84 simplified gives 375/28
So, 75/6 + 25/28 = 375/28
In mixed form: 1311/28

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