Add 75/6 and 35/20, Solve 12 3/6 + 1 15/20 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 35/20

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

75/6 + 35/20 is 57/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
75/6 = 75 × 10/6 × 10 = 750/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 105/60 = 750 + 105/60 = 855/60
855/60 simplified gives 57/4
So, 75/6 + 35/20 = 57/4
In mixed form: 141/4

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