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Add 28/27 and 60/72

1^st number: 1 1/27, 2^nd number: 60/72

28/27 + 60/72 is 101/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   28/27 = 28 × 8/27 × 8 = 224/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/216 + 180/216 = 224 + 180/216 = 404/216
5. 404/216 simplified gives 101/54
6. So, 28/27 + 60/72 = 101/54
   In mixed form: 147/54

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