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Add 54/12 and 60/32

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

54/12 + 60/32 is 51/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   54/12 = 54 × 8/12 × 8 = 432/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/96 + 180/96 = 432 + 180/96 = 612/96
5. 612/96 simplified gives 51/8
6. So, 54/12 + 60/32 = 51/8
   In mixed form: 63/8

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