Add 75/6 and 45/4, Solve 12 3/6 + 11 1/4 as a fraction

Add 75/6 and 45/4

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

75/6 + 45/4 is 95/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
75/6 = 75 × 2/6 × 2 = 150/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
Add the two like fractions:
150/12 + 135/12 = 150 + 135/12 = 285/12
285/12 simplified gives 95/4
So, 75/6 + 45/4 = 95/4
In mixed form: 233/4

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