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Add 5/75 and 12/36

5/75 + 12/36 is 2/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    12/36 = 12 × 25/36 × 25 = 300/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/900 + 300/900 = 60 + 300/900 = 360/900
  5. 360/900 simplified gives 2/5
  6. So, 5/75 + 12/36 = 2/5

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