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Add 27/60 and 35/72

27/60 + 35/72 is 337/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   27/60 = 27 × 6/60 × 6 = 162/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/360 + 175/360 = 162 + 175/360 = 337/360
5. So, 27/60 + 35/72 = 337/360

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