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Add 75/6 and 6/5

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

75/6 + 6/5 is 137/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    75/6 = 75 × 5/6 × 5 = 375/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    6/5 = 6 × 6/5 × 6 = 36/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/30 + 36/30 = 375 + 36/30 = 411/30
  5. 411/30 simplified gives 137/10
  6. So, 75/6 + 6/5 = 137/10
    In mixed form: 137/10

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