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Add 1/2 and 54/60

1/2 + 54/60 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    1/2 = 1 × 30/2 × 30 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 54/60 = 30 + 54/60 = 84/60
  5. 84/60 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 1/2 + 54/60 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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