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Add 45/75 and 40/12

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

45/75 + 40/12 is 59/15.

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/300 + 1000/300 = 180 + 1000/300 = 1180/300
5. 1180/300 simplified gives 59/15
6. So, 45/75 + 40/12 = 59/15
   In mixed form: 314/15

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