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Add 54/48 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

54/48 + 60/27 is 241/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   54/48 = 54 × 9/48 × 9 = 486/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   60/27 = 60 × 16/27 × 16 = 960/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/432 + 960/432 = 486 + 960/432 = 1446/432
5. 1446/432 simplified gives 241/72
6. So, 54/48 + 60/27 = 241/72
   In mixed form: 325/72

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