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Add 12/75 and 90/60

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

12/75 + 90/60 is 83/50.

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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,
   90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/300 + 450/300 = 48 + 450/300 = 498/300
5. 498/300 simplified gives 83/50
6. So, 12/75 + 90/60 = 83/50
   In mixed form: 133/50

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