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Add 60/20 and 42/54

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 42/54

60/20 + 42/54 is 34/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   60/20 = 60 × 27/20 × 27 = 1620/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/540 + 420/540 = 1620 + 420/540 = 2040/540
5. 2040/540 simplified gives 34/9
6. So, 60/20 + 42/54 = 34/9
   In mixed form: 37/9

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