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Add 6/8 and 25/12

1^st number: 6/8, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

6/8 + 25/12 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   6/8 = 6 × 3/8 × 3 = 18/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   25/12 = 25 × 2/12 × 2 = 50/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/24 + 50/24 = 18 + 50/24 = 68/24
5. 68/24 simplified gives 17/6
6. So, 6/8 + 25/12 = 17/6
   In mixed form: 25/6

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