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Add 27/54 and 60/36

1^st number: 27/54, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

27/54 + 60/36 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   27/54 = 27 × 2/54 × 2 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/108 + 180/108 = 54 + 180/108 = 234/108
5. 234/108 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 27/54 + 60/36 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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