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Add 45/5 and 60/54

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

45/5 + 60/54 is 91/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   45/5 = 45 × 54/5 × 54 = 2430/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/270 + 300/270 = 2430 + 300/270 = 2730/270
5. 2730/270 simplified gives 91/9
6. So, 45/5 + 60/54 = 91/9
   In mixed form: 101/9

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