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Add 3/2 and 54/75

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 54/75

3/2 + 54/75 is 111/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    3/2 = 3 × 75/2 × 75 = 225/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/150 + 108/150 = 225 + 108/150 = 333/150
  5. 333/150 simplified gives 111/50
  6. So, 3/2 + 54/75 = 111/50
    In mixed form: 211/50

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