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Add 60/54 and 35/48

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 35/48

60/54 + 35/48 is 265/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   60/54 = 60 × 8/54 × 8 = 480/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/432 + 315/432 = 480 + 315/432 = 795/432
5. 795/432 simplified gives 265/144
6. So, 60/54 + 35/48 = 265/144
   In mixed form: 1121/144

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