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Add 20/50 and 27/60

20/50 + 27/60 is 17/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/300 + 135/300 = 120 + 135/300 = 255/300
5. 255/300 simplified gives 17/20
6. So, 20/50 + 27/60 = 17/20

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