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Add 12/75 and 3/64

12/75 + 3/64 is 331/1600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    12/75 = 12 × 64/75 × 64 = 768/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    3/64 = 3 × 75/64 × 75 = 225/4800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/4800 + 225/4800 = 768 + 225/4800 = 993/4800
  5. 993/4800 simplified gives 331/1600
  6. So, 12/75 + 3/64 = 331/1600

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