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Add 42/27 and 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

42/27 + 75/60 is 101/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   75/60 = 75 × 9/60 × 9 = 675/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/540 + 675/540 = 840 + 675/540 = 1515/540
5. 1515/540 simplified gives 101/36
6. So, 42/27 + 75/60 = 101/36
   In mixed form: 229/36

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