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Add 25/2 and 54/8

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

25/2 + 54/8 is 77/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   25/2 = 25 × 4/2 × 4 = 100/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   54/8 = 54 × 1/8 × 1 = 54/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/8 + 54/8 = 100 + 54/8 = 154/8
5. 154/8 simplified gives 77/4
6. So, 25/2 + 54/8 = 77/4
   In mixed form: 191/4

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