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Add 4/60 and 9/27

4/60 + 9/27 is 2/5.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/540 + 180/540 = 36 + 180/540 = 216/540
5. 216/540 simplified gives 2/5
6. So, 4/60 + 9/27 = 2/5

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