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Add 70/12 and 8/75

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 8/75

70/12 + 8/75 is 297/50.

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,
    70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/300 + 32/300 = 1750 + 32/300 = 1782/300
  5. 1782/300 simplified gives 297/50
  6. So, 70/12 + 8/75 = 297/50
    In mixed form: 547/50

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