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Add 60/54 and 45/48

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 45/48

60/54 + 45/48 is 295/144.

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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,
   45/48 = 45 × 9/48 × 9 = 405/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/432 + 405/432 = 480 + 405/432 = 885/432
5. 885/432 simplified gives 295/144
6. So, 60/54 + 45/48 = 295/144
   In mixed form: 27/144

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