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Add 27/12 and 20/75

1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 20/75

27/12 + 20/75 is 151/60.

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,
    27/12 = 27 × 25/12 × 25 = 675/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/300 + 80/300 = 675 + 80/300 = 755/300
  5. 755/300 simplified gives 151/60
  6. So, 27/12 + 20/75 = 151/60
    In mixed form: 231/60

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