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Add 60/12 and 90/54

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 36/54

60/12 + 90/54 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   90/54 = 90 × 2/54 × 2 = 180/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/108 + 180/108 = 540 + 180/108 = 720/108
5. 720/108 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 60/12 + 90/54 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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