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Add 54/3 and 90/60

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

54/3 + 90/60 is 39/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   54/3 = 54 × 20/3 × 20 = 1080/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/60 + 90/60 = 1080 + 90/60 = 1170/60
5. 1170/60 simplified gives 39/2
6. So, 54/3 + 90/60 = 39/2
   In mixed form: 191/2

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