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Add 54/9 and 18/60

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 18/60

54/9 + 18/60 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    54/9 = 54 × 20/9 × 20 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/180 + 54/180 = 1080 + 54/180 = 1134/180
  5. 1134/180 simplified gives 63/10
  6. So, 54/9 + 18/60 = 63/10
    In mixed form: 63/10

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