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Add 60/72 and 75/54

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

60/72 + 75/54 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   75/54 = 75 × 4/54 × 4 = 300/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/216 + 300/216 = 180 + 300/216 = 480/216
5. 480/216 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 60/72 + 75/54 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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