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Add 10/75 and 27/12

1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 2 3/12

10/75 + 27/12 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/300 + 675/300 = 40 + 675/300 = 715/300
  5. 715/300 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 10/75 + 27/12 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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