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Add 75/12 and 45/8

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

75/12 + 45/8 is 95/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   75/12 = 75 × 2/12 × 2 = 150/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   45/8 = 45 × 3/8 × 3 = 135/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/24 + 135/24 = 150 + 135/24 = 285/24
5. 285/24 simplified gives 95/8
6. So, 75/12 + 45/8 = 95/8
   In mixed form: 117/8

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