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Add 12/54 and 7/75

12/54 + 7/75 is 71/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    7/75 = 7 × 18/75 × 18 = 126/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1350 + 126/1350 = 300 + 126/1350 = 426/1350
  5. 426/1350 simplified gives 71/225
  6. So, 12/54 + 7/75 = 71/225

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