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Add 36/12 and 60/27

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

36/12 + 60/27 is 47/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   36/12 = 36 × 9/12 × 9 = 324/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   60/27 = 60 × 4/27 × 4 = 240/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/108 + 240/108 = 324 + 240/108 = 564/108
5. 564/108 simplified gives 47/9
6. So, 36/12 + 60/27 = 47/9
   In mixed form: 52/9

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