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Add 20/12 and 35/75

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 35/75

20/12 + 35/75 is 32/15.

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,
    20/12 = 20 × 25/12 × 25 = 500/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    35/75 = 35 × 4/75 × 4 = 140/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/300 + 140/300 = 500 + 140/300 = 640/300
  5. 640/300 simplified gives 32/15
  6. So, 20/12 + 35/75 = 32/15
    In mixed form: 22/15

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