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Add 75/60 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 12/50

75/60 + 12/50 is 149/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/300 + 72/300 = 375 + 72/300 = 447/300
5. 447/300 simplified gives 149/100
6. So, 75/60 + 12/50 = 149/100
   In mixed form: 149/100

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