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Add 12/20 and 27/75

12/20 + 27/75 is 24/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    12/20 = 12 × 15/20 × 15 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 108/300 = 180 + 108/300 = 288/300
  5. 288/300 simplified gives 24/25
  6. So, 12/20 + 27/75 = 24/25

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