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Add 56/12 and 12/75

1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 12/75

56/12 + 12/75 is 362/75.

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,
    56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/300 + 48/300 = 1400 + 48/300 = 1448/300
  5. 1448/300 simplified gives 362/75
  6. So, 56/12 + 12/75 = 362/75
    In mixed form: 462/75

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