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Add 9/54 and 2/60

9/54 + 2/60 is 1/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/540 + 18/540 = 90 + 18/540 = 108/540
  5. 108/540 simplified gives 1/5
  6. So, 9/54 + 2/60 = 1/5

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