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Add 54/12 and 15/75

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 15/75

54/12 + 15/75 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   54/12 = 54 × 25/12 × 25 = 1350/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/300 + 60/300 = 1350 + 60/300 = 1410/300
5. 1410/300 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 54/12 + 15/75 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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