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Add 56/54 and 60/75

1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 60/75

56/54 + 60/75 is 248/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    60/75 = 60 × 18/75 × 18 = 1080/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1350 + 1080/1350 = 1400 + 1080/1350 = 2480/1350
  5. 2480/1350 simplified gives 248/135
  6. So, 56/54 + 60/75 = 248/135
    In mixed form: 1113/135

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