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Add 45/54 and 63/60

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

45/54 + 63/60 is 113/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   63/60 = 63 × 9/60 × 9 = 567/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/540 + 567/540 = 450 + 567/540 = 1017/540
5. 1017/540 simplified gives 113/60
6. So, 45/54 + 63/60 = 113/60
   In mixed form: 153/60

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