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Add 5/12 and 75/5

1st number: 5/12, 2nd number: 15 0/5

5/12 + 75/5 is 185/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    75/5 = 75 × 12/5 × 12 = 900/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/60 + 900/60 = 25 + 900/60 = 925/60
  5. 925/60 simplified gives 185/12
  6. So, 5/12 + 75/5 = 185/12
    In mixed form: 155/12

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