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Add 30/12 and 49/75

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 49/75

30/12 + 49/75 is 473/150.

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,
    30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/300 + 196/300 = 750 + 196/300 = 946/300
  5. 946/300 simplified gives 473/150
  6. So, 30/12 + 49/75 = 473/150
    In mixed form: 323/150

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