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Add 60/54 and 56/15

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

60/54 + 56/15 is 218/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
   56/15 = 56 × 18/15 × 18 = 1008/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/270 + 1008/270 = 300 + 1008/270 = 1308/270
5. 1308/270 simplified gives 218/45
6. So, 60/54 + 56/15 = 218/45
   In mixed form: 438/45

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