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Add 6/60 and 54/40

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

6/60 + 54/40 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/120 + 162/120 = 12 + 162/120 = 174/120
5. 174/120 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 6/60 + 54/40 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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