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Add 1/12 and 75/7

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 10 5/7

1/12 + 75/7 is 907/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
    75/7 = 75 × 12/7 × 12 = 900/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/84 + 900/84 = 7 + 900/84 = 907/84
  5. So, 1/12 + 75/7 = 907/84
    In mixed form: 1067/84

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