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Add 24/27 and 72/60

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

24/27 + 72/60 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   72/60 = 72 × 9/60 × 9 = 648/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/540 + 648/540 = 480 + 648/540 = 1128/540
5. 1128/540 simplified gives 94/45
6. So, 24/27 + 72/60 = 94/45
   In mixed form: 24/45

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