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Add 2/54 and 3/60

2/54 + 3/60 is 47/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/540 + 27/540 = 20 + 27/540 = 47/540
  5. So, 2/54 + 3/60 = 47/540

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