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Add 27/12 and 8/15

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 8/15

27/12 + 8/15 is 167/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/60 + 32/60 = 135 + 32/60 = 167/60
5. So, 27/12 + 8/15 = 167/60
   In mixed form: 247/60

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