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Add 60/75 and 12/49

60/75 + 12/49 is 256/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    60/75 = 60 × 49/75 × 49 = 2940/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    12/49 = 12 × 75/49 × 75 = 900/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/3675 + 900/3675 = 2940 + 900/3675 = 3840/3675
  5. 3840/3675 simplified gives 256/245
  6. So, 60/75 + 12/49 = 256/245
    In mixed form: 111/245

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