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Add 45/8 and 75/54

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

45/8 + 75/54 is 505/72.

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,
   45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   75/54 = 75 × 4/54 × 4 = 300/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/216 + 300/216 = 1215 + 300/216 = 1515/216
5. 1515/216 simplified gives 505/72
6. So, 45/8 + 75/54 = 505/72
   In mixed form: 71/72

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