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Add 10/12 and 50/75

10/12 + 50/75 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/300 + 200/300 = 250 + 200/300 = 450/300
  5. 450/300 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 10/12 + 50/75 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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