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Add 45/27 and 5/60

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 5/60

45/27 + 5/60 is 7/4.

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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,
   45/27 = 45 × 20/27 × 20 = 900/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/540 + 45/540 = 900 + 45/540 = 945/540
5. 945/540 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 45/27 + 5/60 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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