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Add 60/54 and 56/45

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 1 11/45

60/54 + 56/45 is 106/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
    56/45 = 56 × 6/45 × 6 = 336/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/270 + 336/270 = 300 + 336/270 = 636/270
  5. 636/270 simplified gives 106/45
  6. So, 60/54 + 56/45 = 106/45
    In mixed form: 216/45

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