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Add 75/12 and 20/60

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 20/60

75/12 + 20/60 is 79/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   75/12 = 75 × 5/12 × 5 = 375/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/60 + 20/60 = 375 + 20/60 = 395/60
5. 395/60 simplified gives 79/12
6. So, 75/12 + 20/60 = 79/12
   In mixed form: 67/12

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