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Add 40/75 and 7/12

40/75 + 7/12 is 67/60.

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,
    40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/300 + 175/300 = 160 + 175/300 = 335/300
  5. 335/300 simplified gives 67/60
  6. So, 40/75 + 7/12 = 67/60
    In mixed form: 17/60

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