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Add 56/18 and 60/54

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

56/18 + 60/54 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   56/18 = 56 × 3/18 × 3 = 168/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/54 + 60/54 = 168 + 60/54 = 228/54
5. 228/54 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 56/18 + 60/54 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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