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Add 15/75 and 10/12

15/75 + 10/12 is 31/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/300 + 250/300 = 60 + 250/300 = 310/300
  5. 310/300 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 15/75 + 10/12 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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