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Add 12/60 and 60/54

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

12/60 + 60/54 is 59/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   60/54 = 60 × 10/54 × 10 = 600/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/540 + 600/540 = 108 + 600/540 = 708/540
5. 708/540 simplified gives 59/45
6. So, 12/60 + 60/54 = 59/45
   In mixed form: 114/45

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