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Add 45/27 and 60/12

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

45/27 + 60/12 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/108 + 540/108 = 180 + 540/108 = 720/108
5. 720/108 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 45/27 + 60/12 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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