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Add 12/25 and 54/60

12/25 + 54/60 is 69/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/300 + 270/300 = 144 + 270/300 = 414/300
5. 414/300 simplified gives 69/50
6. So, 12/25 + 54/60 = 69/50
   In mixed form: 119/50

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