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Add 45/54 and 60/24

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

45/54 + 60/24 is 10/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   60/24 = 60 × 9/24 × 9 = 540/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/216 + 540/216 = 180 + 540/216 = 720/216
5. 720/216 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 45/54 + 60/24 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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