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Add 4/75 and 10/12

4/75 + 10/12 is 133/150.

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,
    4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/300 + 250/300 = 16 + 250/300 = 266/300
  5. 266/300 simplified gives 133/150
  6. So, 4/75 + 10/12 = 133/150

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