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Add 12/2 and 42/75

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 42/75

12/2 + 42/75 is 164/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    12/2 = 12 × 75/2 × 75 = 900/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/150 + 84/150 = 900 + 84/150 = 984/150
  5. 984/150 simplified gives 164/25
  6. So, 12/2 + 42/75 = 164/25
    In mixed form: 614/25

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