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Add 14/12 and 63/75

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 63/75

14/12 + 63/75 is 301/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/300 + 252/300 = 350 + 252/300 = 602/300
  5. 602/300 simplified gives 301/150
  6. So, 14/12 + 63/75 = 301/150
    In mixed form: 21/150

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