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Add 27/60 and 15/75

27/60 + 15/75 is 13/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/300 + 60/300 = 135 + 60/300 = 195/300
5. 195/300 simplified gives 13/20
6. So, 27/60 + 15/75 = 13/20

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