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Add 54/12 and 45/75

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

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

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/300 + 180/300 = 1350 + 180/300 = 1530/300
5. 1530/300 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 54/12 + 45/75 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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