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Add 2/75 and 70/12

1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 5 10/12

2/75 + 70/12 is 293/50.

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,
    70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/300 + 1750/300 = 8 + 1750/300 = 1758/300
  5. 1758/300 simplified gives 293/50
  6. So, 2/75 + 70/12 = 293/50
    In mixed form: 543/50

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