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Add 8/12 and 45/75

8/12 + 45/75 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/300 + 180/300 = 200 + 180/300 = 380/300
  5. 380/300 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 8/12 + 45/75 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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