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Add 60/54 and 40/3

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

60/54 + 40/3 is 130/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   40/3 = 40 × 18/3 × 18 = 720/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/54 + 720/54 = 60 + 720/54 = 780/54
5. 780/54 simplified gives 130/9
6. So, 60/54 + 40/3 = 130/9
   In mixed form: 144/9

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