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Add 45/28 and 60/54

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

45/28 + 60/54 is 685/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   45/28 = 45 × 27/28 × 27 = 1215/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   60/54 = 60 × 14/54 × 14 = 840/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/756 + 840/756 = 1215 + 840/756 = 2055/756
5. 2055/756 simplified gives 685/252
6. So, 45/28 + 60/54 = 685/252
   In mixed form: 2181/252

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