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Add 45/27 and 60/32

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

45/27 + 60/32 is 85/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   45/27 = 45 × 32/27 × 32 = 1440/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/864 + 1620/864 = 1440 + 1620/864 = 3060/864
5. 3060/864 simplified gives 85/24
6. So, 45/27 + 60/32 = 85/24
   In mixed form: 313/24

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