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Add 80/12 and 1/75

1st number: 6 8/12, 2nd number: 1/75

80/12 + 1/75 is 167/25.

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,
    80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/300 + 4/300 = 2000 + 4/300 = 2004/300
  5. 2004/300 simplified gives 167/25
  6. So, 80/12 + 1/75 = 167/25
    In mixed form: 617/25

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