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Add 60/10 and 42/54

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 42/54

60/10 + 42/54 is 61/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   60/10 = 60 × 27/10 × 27 = 1620/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/270 + 210/270 = 1620 + 210/270 = 1830/270
5. 1830/270 simplified gives 61/9
6. So, 60/10 + 42/54 = 61/9
   In mixed form: 67/9

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