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Add 60/15 and 40/54

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 40/54

60/15 + 40/54 is 128/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   60/15 = 60 × 18/15 × 18 = 1080/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/270 + 200/270 = 1080 + 200/270 = 1280/270
5. 1280/270 simplified gives 128/27
6. So, 60/15 + 40/54 = 128/27
   In mixed form: 420/27

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