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Add 54/9 and 60/72

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 60/72

54/9 + 60/72 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   54/9 = 54 × 8/9 × 8 = 432/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/72 + 60/72 = 432 + 60/72 = 492/72
5. 492/72 simplified gives 41/6
6. So, 54/9 + 60/72 = 41/6
   In mixed form: 65/6

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