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Add 60/54 and 16/45

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 16/45

60/54 + 16/45 is 22/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/270 + 96/270 = 300 + 96/270 = 396/270
5. 396/270 simplified gives 22/15
6. So, 60/54 + 16/45 = 22/15
   In mixed form: 17/15

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