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Add 75/12 and 54/16

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

75/12 + 54/16 is 77/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   75/12 = 75 × 4/12 × 4 = 300/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   54/16 = 54 × 3/16 × 3 = 162/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/48 + 162/48 = 300 + 162/48 = 462/48
5. 462/48 simplified gives 77/8
6. So, 75/12 + 54/16 = 77/8
   In mixed form: 95/8

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