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Add 60/12 and 54/75

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 54/75

60/12 + 54/75 is 143/25.

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,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   54/75 = 54 × 4/75 × 4 = 216/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/300 + 216/300 = 1500 + 216/300 = 1716/300
5. 1716/300 simplified gives 143/25
6. So, 60/12 + 54/75 = 143/25
   In mixed form: 518/25

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