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Add 3/54 and 75/60

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

3/54 + 75/60 is 47/36.

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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,
   75/60 = 75 × 9/60 × 9 = 675/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/540 + 675/540 = 30 + 675/540 = 705/540
5. 705/540 simplified gives 47/36
6. So, 3/54 + 75/60 = 47/36
   In mixed form: 111/36

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