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Add 54/14 and 30/60

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 30/60

54/14 + 30/60 is 61/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   54/14 = 54 × 30/14 × 30 = 1620/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/420 + 210/420 = 1620 + 210/420 = 1830/420
5. 1830/420 simplified gives 61/14
6. So, 54/14 + 30/60 = 61/14
   In mixed form: 45/14

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