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Add 25/30 and 54/12

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

25/30 + 54/12 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/60 + 270/60 = 50 + 270/60 = 320/60
5. 320/60 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 25/30 + 54/12 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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