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Add 4/2 and 54/60

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/60

4/2 + 54/60 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   4/2 = 4 × 30/2 × 30 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/60 + 54/60 = 120 + 54/60 = 174/60
5. 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 4/2 + 54/60 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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