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Add 6/54 and 5/60

6/54 + 5/60 is 7/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   6/54 = 6 × 10/54 × 10 = 60/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/540 + 45/540 = 60 + 45/540 = 105/540
5. 105/540 simplified gives 7/36
6. So, 6/54 + 5/60 = 7/36

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