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Add 60/36 and 15/54

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 15/54

60/36 + 15/54 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/108 + 30/108 = 180 + 30/108 = 210/108
5. 210/108 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 60/36 + 15/54 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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