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Add 54/60 and 36/25

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 1 11/25

54/60 + 36/25 is 117/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/300 + 432/300 = 270 + 432/300 = 702/300
5. 702/300 simplified gives 117/50
6. So, 54/60 + 36/25 = 117/50
   In mixed form: 217/50

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