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Add 25/8 and 75/54

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

25/8 + 75/54 is 325/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   75/54 = 75 × 4/54 × 4 = 300/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/216 + 300/216 = 675 + 300/216 = 975/216
5. 975/216 simplified gives 325/72
6. So, 25/8 + 75/54 = 325/72
   In mixed form: 437/72

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