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Add 5/12 and 70/75

5/12 + 70/75 is 27/20.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/300 + 280/300 = 125 + 280/300 = 405/300
  5. 405/300 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 5/12 + 70/75 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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