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Add 54/16 and 25/75

1^st number: 3 6/16, 2^nd number: 25/75

54/16 + 25/75 is 89/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   25/75 = 25 × 16/75 × 16 = 400/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/1200 + 400/1200 = 4050 + 400/1200 = 4450/1200
5. 4450/1200 simplified gives 89/24
6. So, 54/16 + 25/75 = 89/24
   In mixed form: 317/24

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