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Add 90/75 and 60/12

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

90/75 + 60/12 is 31/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   90/75 = 90 × 4/75 × 4 = 360/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/300 + 1500/300 = 360 + 1500/300 = 1860/300
5. 1860/300 simplified gives 31/5
6. So, 90/75 + 60/12 = 31/5
   In mixed form: 61/5

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