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Add 3/60 and 75/54

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

3/60 + 75/54 is 259/180.

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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,
   3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   75/54 = 75 × 10/54 × 10 = 750/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/540 + 750/540 = 27 + 750/540 = 777/540
5. 777/540 simplified gives 259/180
6. So, 3/60 + 75/54 = 259/180
   In mixed form: 179/180

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