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Add 54/60 and 54/27

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

54/60 + 54/27 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   54/60 = 54 × 9/60 × 9 = 486/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   54/27 = 54 × 20/27 × 20 = 1080/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/540 + 1080/540 = 486 + 1080/540 = 1566/540
5. 1566/540 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 54/60 + 54/27 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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