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Add 27/12 and 8/60

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 8/60

27/12 + 8/60 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/60 + 8/60 = 135 + 8/60 = 143/60
5. So, 27/12 + 8/60 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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