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Add 96/12 and 2/75

1st number: 8 0/12, 2nd number: 2/75

96/12 + 2/75 is 602/75.

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,
    96/12 = 96 × 25/12 × 25 = 2400/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/300 + 8/300 = 2400 + 8/300 = 2408/300
  5. 2408/300 simplified gives 602/75
  6. So, 96/12 + 2/75 = 602/75
    In mixed form: 82/75

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