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Add 45/60 and 6/54

45/60 + 6/54 is 31/36.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   6/54 = 6 × 10/54 × 10 = 60/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/540 + 60/540 = 405 + 60/540 = 465/540
5. 465/540 simplified gives 31/36
6. So, 45/60 + 6/54 = 31/36

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