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Add 98/12 and 40/75

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 40/75

98/12 + 40/75 is 87/10.

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,
   98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/300 + 160/300 = 2450 + 160/300 = 2610/300
5. 2610/300 simplified gives 87/10
6. So, 98/12 + 40/75 = 87/10
   In mixed form: 87/10

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