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Add 45/81 and 60/54

1^st number: 45/81, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

45/81 + 60/54 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   45/81 = 45 × 2/81 × 2 = 90/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   60/54 = 60 × 3/54 × 3 = 180/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/162 + 180/162 = 90 + 180/162 = 270/162
5. 270/162 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 45/81 + 60/54 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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