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Add 4/60 and 3/54

4/60 + 3/54 is 11/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    3/54 = 3 × 10/54 × 10 = 30/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/540 + 30/540 = 36 + 30/540 = 66/540
  5. 66/540 simplified gives 11/90
  6. So, 4/60 + 3/54 = 11/90

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