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Add 54/60 and 30/8

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

54/60 + 30/8 is 93/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 108/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   108/120 + 450/120 = 108 + 450/120 = 558/120
5. 558/120 simplified gives 93/20
6. So, 54/60 + 30/8 = 93/20
   In mixed form: 413/20

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