Steve made $50 raking leaves and $75 mowing lawns. He gave 60% of his earnings to his mother. How much did Steve give to his mother?

Steve made a total of $50 + $75 = $<<50+75=125>>125.

Thus, he gave his mother $125 x 60/100 = $<<125*60/100=75>>75. Answer: \boxed{75}.