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Add 36/60 and 48/27

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

36/60 + 48/27 is 107/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   36/60 = 36 × 9/60 × 9 = 324/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   48/27 = 48 × 20/27 × 20 = 960/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/540 + 960/540 = 324 + 960/540 = 1284/540
5. 1284/540 simplified gives 107/45
6. So, 36/60 + 48/27 = 107/45
   In mixed form: 217/45

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