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Add 42/12 and 54/25

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 4/25

42/12 + 54/25 is 283/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/300 + 648/300 = 1050 + 648/300 = 1698/300
5. 1698/300 simplified gives 283/50
6. So, 42/12 + 54/25 = 283/50
   In mixed form: 533/50

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