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Add 12/75 and 4/60

12/75 + 4/60 is 17/75.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/300 + 20/300 = 48 + 20/300 = 68/300
5. 68/300 simplified gives 17/75
6. So, 12/75 + 4/60 = 17/75

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