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Add 60/15 and 48/54

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 48/54

60/15 + 48/54 is 44/9.

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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,
   48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/270 + 240/270 = 1080 + 240/270 = 1320/270
5. 1320/270 simplified gives 44/9
6. So, 60/15 + 48/54 = 44/9
   In mixed form: 48/9

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