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Add 12/72 and 72/75

12/72 + 72/75 is 169/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    12/72 = 12 × 25/72 × 25 = 300/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    72/75 = 72 × 24/75 × 24 = 1728/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1800 + 1728/1800 = 300 + 1728/1800 = 2028/1800
  5. 2028/1800 simplified gives 169/150
  6. So, 12/72 + 72/75 = 169/150
    In mixed form: 119/150

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