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Add 4/60 and 42/54

4/60 + 42/54 is 38/45.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/540 + 420/540 = 36 + 420/540 = 456/540
5. 456/540 simplified gives 38/45
6. So, 4/60 + 42/54 = 38/45

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