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Add 60/80 and 75/54

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 1 21/54

60/80 + 75/54 is 77/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   60/80 = 60 × 27/80 × 27 = 1620/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   75/54 = 75 × 40/54 × 40 = 3000/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/2160 + 3000/2160 = 1620 + 3000/2160 = 4620/2160
5. 4620/2160 simplified gives 77/36
6. So, 60/80 + 75/54 = 77/36
   In mixed form: 25/36

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