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Add 27/54 and 27/60

27/54 + 27/60 is 19/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   27/54 = 27 × 10/54 × 10 = 270/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/540 + 243/540 = 270 + 243/540 = 513/540
5. 513/540 simplified gives 19/20
6. So, 27/54 + 27/60 = 19/20

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