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Add 75/12 and 60/30

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

75/12 + 60/30 is 33/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
   60/30 = 60 × 2/30 × 2 = 120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/60 + 120/60 = 375 + 120/60 = 495/60
5. 495/60 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 75/12 + 60/30 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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