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Add 54/36 and 9/60

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 9/60

54/36 + 9/60 is 33/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/180 + 27/180 = 270 + 27/180 = 297/180
5. 297/180 simplified gives 33/20
6. So, 54/36 + 9/60 = 33/20
   In mixed form: 113/20

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