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Add 54/12 and 75/60

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

54/12 + 75/60 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   54/12 = 54 × 5/12 × 5 = 270/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/60 + 75/60 = 270 + 75/60 = 345/60
5. 345/60 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 54/12 + 75/60 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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