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Add 56/54 and 60/15

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

56/54 + 60/15 is 136/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   60/15 = 60 × 18/15 × 18 = 1080/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/270 + 1080/270 = 280 + 1080/270 = 1360/270
5. 1360/270 simplified gives 136/27
6. So, 56/54 + 60/15 = 136/27
   In mixed form: 51/27

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