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Add 36/75 and 27/60

36/75 + 27/60 is 93/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/300 + 135/300 = 144 + 135/300 = 279/300
5. 279/300 simplified gives 93/100
6. So, 36/75 + 27/60 = 93/100

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