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Add 54/4 and 56/60

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 56/60

54/4 + 56/60 is 433/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/60 + 56/60 = 810 + 56/60 = 866/60
  5. 866/60 simplified gives 433/30
  6. So, 54/4 + 56/60 = 433/30
    In mixed form: 1413/30

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