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Add 27/60 and 60/12

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

27/60 + 60/12 is 109/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   60/12 = 60 × 5/12 × 5 = 300/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/60 + 300/60 = 27 + 300/60 = 327/60
5. 327/60 simplified gives 109/20
6. So, 27/60 + 60/12 = 109/20
   In mixed form: 59/20

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