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Add 27/60 and 56/7

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

27/60 + 56/7 is 169/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   56/7 = 56 × 60/7 × 60 = 3360/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/420 + 3360/420 = 189 + 3360/420 = 3549/420
5. 3549/420 simplified gives 169/20
6. So, 27/60 + 56/7 = 169/20
   In mixed form: 89/20

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