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Add 60/56 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 20/54

60/56 + 20/54 is 545/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   60/56 = 60 × 27/56 × 27 = 1620/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   20/54 = 20 × 28/54 × 28 = 560/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/1512 + 560/1512 = 1620 + 560/1512 = 2180/1512
5. 2180/1512 simplified gives 545/378
6. So, 60/56 + 20/54 = 545/378
   In mixed form: 1167/378

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