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Add 3/4 and 54/75

3/4 + 54/75 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/300 + 216/300 = 225 + 216/300 = 441/300
  5. 441/300 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 3/4 + 54/75 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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