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Add 54/9 and 60/96

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 60/96

54/9 + 60/96 is 53/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   54/9 = 54 × 32/9 × 32 = 1728/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   60/96 = 60 × 3/96 × 3 = 180/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/288 + 180/288 = 1728 + 180/288 = 1908/288
5. 1908/288 simplified gives 53/8
6. So, 54/9 + 60/96 = 53/8
   In mixed form: 65/8

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