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Add 54/2 and 45/75

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/75

54/2 + 45/75 is 138/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/150 + 90/150 = 4050 + 90/150 = 4140/150
5. 4140/150 simplified gives 138/5
6. So, 54/2 + 45/75 = 138/5
   In mixed form: 273/5

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