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Add 12/75 and 8/72

12/75 + 8/72 is 61/225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
    12/75 = 12 × 24/75 × 24 = 288/1800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
    8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/1800 + 200/1800 = 288 + 200/1800 = 488/1800
  5. 488/1800 simplified gives 61/225
  6. So, 12/75 + 8/72 = 61/225

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