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Add 45/75 and 54/12

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

45/75 + 54/12 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/300 + 1350/300 = 180 + 1350/300 = 1530/300
5. 1530/300 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 45/75 + 54/12 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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