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Add 54/6 and 90/60

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

54/6 + 90/60 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   54/6 = 54 × 10/6 × 10 = 540/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   90/60 = 90 × 1/60 × 1 = 90/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/60 + 90/60 = 540 + 90/60 = 630/60
5. 630/60 simplified gives 21/2
6. So, 54/6 + 90/60 = 21/2
   In mixed form: 101/2

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