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Add 27/9 and 60/12

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

27/9 + 60/12 is 8/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   27/9 = 27 × 4/9 × 4 = 108/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   60/12 = 60 × 3/12 × 3 = 180/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/36 + 180/36 = 108 + 180/36 = 288/36
5. 288/36 simplified gives 8/1
6. So, 27/9 + 60/12 = 8/1

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