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Add 27/12 and 45/75

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 45/75

27/12 + 45/75 is 57/20.

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/300 + 180/300 = 675 + 180/300 = 855/300
5. 855/300 simplified gives 57/20
6. So, 27/12 + 45/75 = 57/20
   In mixed form: 217/20

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