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Add 54/8 and 25/75

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 25/75

54/8 + 25/75 is 85/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   54/8 = 54 × 75/8 × 75 = 4050/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   25/75 = 25 × 8/75 × 8 = 200/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/600 + 200/600 = 4050 + 200/600 = 4250/600
5. 4250/600 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 54/8 + 25/75 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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