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Add 12/75 and 12/60

12/75 + 12/60 is 9/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/300 + 60/300 = 48 + 60/300 = 108/300
  5. 108/300 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 12/75 + 12/60 = 9/25

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