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Add 54/12 and 5/75

1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 5/75

54/12 + 5/75 is 137/30.

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,
    5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 20/300 = 1350 + 20/300 = 1370/300
  5. 1370/300 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 54/12 + 5/75 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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