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Add 60/54 and 36/32

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

60/54 + 36/32 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   60/54 = 60 × 16/54 × 16 = 960/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/864 + 972/864 = 960 + 972/864 = 1932/864
5. 1932/864 simplified gives 161/72
6. So, 60/54 + 36/32 = 161/72
   In mixed form: 217/72

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