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Add 20/75 and 98/12

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

20/75 + 98/12 is 253/30.

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,
   20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/300 + 2450/300 = 80 + 2450/300 = 2530/300
5. 2530/300 simplified gives 253/30
6. So, 20/75 + 98/12 = 253/30
   In mixed form: 813/30

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