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Add 96/75 and 14/12

1st number: 1 21/75, 2nd number: 1 2/12

96/75 + 14/12 is 367/150.

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,
    96/75 = 96 × 4/75 × 4 = 384/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    14/12 = 14 × 25/12 × 25 = 350/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/300 + 350/300 = 384 + 350/300 = 734/300
  5. 734/300 simplified gives 367/150
  6. So, 96/75 + 14/12 = 367/150
    In mixed form: 267/150

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