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Add 56/54 and 60/45

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

56/54 + 60/45 is 64/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
   60/45 = 60 × 6/45 × 6 = 360/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/270 + 360/270 = 280 + 360/270 = 640/270
5. 640/270 simplified gives 64/27
6. So, 56/54 + 60/45 = 64/27
   In mixed form: 210/27

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