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Add 2/75 and 4/12

2/75 + 4/12 is 9/25.

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,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/300 + 100/300 = 8 + 100/300 = 108/300
  5. 108/300 simplified gives 9/25
  6. So, 2/75 + 4/12 = 9/25

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