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Add 12/75 and 12/6

1st number: 12/75, 2nd number: 2 0/6

12/75 + 12/6 is 54/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/150 + 300/150 = 24 + 300/150 = 324/150
  5. 324/150 simplified gives 54/25
  6. So, 12/75 + 12/6 = 54/25
    In mixed form: 24/25

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