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Add 75/30 and 20/12

1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1 8/12

75/30 + 20/12 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    75/30 = 75 × 2/30 × 2 = 150/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/60 + 100/60 = 150 + 100/60 = 250/60
  5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 75/30 + 20/12 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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