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Add 60/45 and 24/54

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 24/54

60/45 + 24/54 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   60/45 = 60 × 6/45 × 6 = 360/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/270 + 120/270 = 360 + 120/270 = 480/270
5. 480/270 simplified gives 16/9
6. So, 60/45 + 24/54 = 16/9
   In mixed form: 17/9

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