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Add 3/54 and 42/60

3/54 + 42/60 is 34/45.

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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,
   3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/540 + 378/540 = 30 + 378/540 = 408/540
5. 408/540 simplified gives 34/45
6. So, 3/54 + 42/60 = 34/45

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