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Add 15/27 and 60/48

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

15/27 + 60/48 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/432 + 540/432 = 240 + 540/432 = 780/432
5. 780/432 simplified gives 65/36
6. So, 15/27 + 60/48 = 65/36
   In mixed form: 129/36

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