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Add 49/75 and 5/12

49/75 + 5/12 is 107/100.

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,
    49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/300 + 125/300 = 196 + 125/300 = 321/300
  5. 321/300 simplified gives 107/100
  6. So, 49/75 + 5/12 = 107/100
    In mixed form: 17/100

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