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Add 60/70 and 45/54

60/70 + 45/54 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    60/70 = 60 × 27/70 × 27 = 1620/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    45/54 = 45 × 35/54 × 35 = 1575/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1890 + 1575/1890 = 1620 + 1575/1890 = 3195/1890
  5. 3195/1890 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 60/70 + 45/54 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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